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Friday, May 11, 2012

The Wizard of Dark Street



Title: Wizard of Dark Street, an Oona Crate Mystery Novel
Author:Shawn Thomas Odyssey
ISBN Number: 1606841432
Age Range: 10+
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Summary:  In fashion of Harry Potter, Oona Crate is the most prominent, promising witch that Dark Street has ever found. Her Uncle, the Wizard and overseer of Dark Street, was intent on taking Oona as his apprentice, however, in a freak accident with her magic going astray, Oona has sworn off magic. Now, her uncle who has lost all their money due to gambling and lavish parties, Oona has decided to become a detective due to the fact that the chief of police of Dark Street is completely inadequate. Dark Street is located in the in between of New York and faireland. Nobody every crosses the border. Oona has taken a task to prove that logic is much more adequate than magic. Oona has a great tone for a twelve year old and even though she is perceived as a freak by everyone, Oona must find the thief of dark street and sign over her fate of never becoming a warlock of Dark Street However, the fate of Dark Street is threatened and Oona must find a way to save it. 
What's similar to it: HARRY POTTER! (Honestly, it is a female Harry Potter story but extremely well done without the depth) 
Awards/Accolades: 
Website: http://www.shawnthomasodyssey.com/writing.html
Nominated for an Edgar Award

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