Wizard's Guide To Wellington - A J Ponder

Wizard's Guide to Wellington is urban fantasy in the tradition of Diana Wynne Jones, Jill Murphy, JK Rowling and Eva Ibbotson's The Secret of Platform 13.

Alec finds a talking book abandoned in Wellington Airport. A wizard's guide, called Ike. With Ike's help, Alec discovers his home city is full of magical creatures, wizards, ghosts, taniwhas, magic and more ... but it's not safe. His father and cousin are missing, and even the ground beneath his feet is dangerous.

Fantastic story - setting - character - full of tension and surprises - very cool.
Mary McCallum

Alicia Ponder has conjured a whirlwind of wizardry that will have you reaching for the nearest broomstick in this delightfully wild and unpredictable tale of magic, monsters and mayhem.
Emanuel E Garcia

A truly magical book.
Lorraine Williams

Enjoy the adventure! Take a trip through Wellington City, including Miramar, Eastbourne, and the Wellington Waterfront and discover the magic.

PS Keep a close eye on the Wizard's Guide blog (http://wizardsguide.wordpress.com) so Ike and I can warn you of dangerous Magical Events before they happen!

Cover Art: Richard Ponder
Internal Art: Clem Winfield & A.J. Ponder

Publisher: Coombe House & Phantom Feather Press

ISBN Paperback : 9780473220303
ISBN Mobi: 978-0-9941155-4-6

Publication Date: 19/12/2012.
Hardback 224 pages.

Available: Good New Zealand book stores and on Amazon