Mr. Wicker's Window by Carley Dawson
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| Author | Dawson, Carley |
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| Illustrator | Ward, Lynd, 1905-1985 |
| Title | Mr. Wicker's Window |
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| Summary | "Mr. Wicker's Window" by Carley Dawson is a fantasy novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows a young boy named Christopher Mason, who is grappling with the emotional weight of his mother’s illness and his father's absence at sea. Through a series of magical events, Chris finds himself in a different era where he meets the mysterious Mr. Wicker, an ancient and powerful magician with plans that could change history. The opening of the book introduces Chris as he wanders Georgetown, feeling lost and overwhelmed by his current situation. He learns about an unusual job opportunity from his friend Mike and eventually encounters Mr. Wicker in his antique shop. A vivid description of Mr. Wicker's strange dwelling sets the stage for an extraordinary adventure. The old man reveals a unique ability to travel through time, and it becomes apparent that Chris has a significant role in this magical journey, one that could intertwine with the past and change the future. As the story unfolds, the combination of Chris's personal struggles, the enchanting premise of time travel, and the quirky characters such as the endearing cook, Becky, promise a captivating exploration of friendship, adventure, and the trials of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Magic -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28952 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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