Jinx Jinx, Book 1, (Paperback)

from ashleytylerjohn

A very nice book in the Diana Wynne Jones tradition--perhaps even with a knowing nod to her, as the first wizard we encounter is quite Howl-ish, and married to a Sophie! Not as moving as her books can get, so rather equivalent to a second-tier Jones' book, which is still very high praise. I didn'...

from acargile

Jinx is a fantasy novel about a boy, trees, friends, and a wizard. Jinx's parents have died and his step-parents decide he's too much trouble, so they take him to the Urwald forest. Leaving him there means certain death. Along comes Simon, the wizard, who rescues Jinx and makes him his helper. Ji...

from msjessie

One of the more well-rounded middle grade fantasy novels I've come across, Sage Blackwood's Jinx is a wild ride filled with man-eating trolls, evil wizards, mysterious witches, and forbidden magic. Simple but thoroughly charming, the journey with Jinx and his fellow comrades is a fun, fast-moving...

from wolfangel87

This is a refreshing take on a fantasy novel with an intriguing plot and unique world. Jinx has a bit of mystery surrounding him with a wonderfully fresh personality on an epic adventure. As Jinx struggles through his adventures he, along with the reader, learns important lessons along the way. T...

from mamalaoshi

A fun and funny adventure in a fantasy world reminiscent of the works of Dianna Wynne Jones.