- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press (Oct 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0545115167
- ISBN-13: 978-0545115162
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 16 x 3.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #297,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The old, painted music box Leo Zifkak inherits from his great-aunt hides a secret: It's a gateway into the world of Rondo, where animals speak, dragons dive through the skies, and a terrible Blue Queen works her dark magic. Leo and his cousin Mimi survived their first trip into the music box. But when an old promise takes them back to Rondo, they find everything changed for the worse. The Blue Queen is more powerful than ever, and she's not their biggest threat. The legendary Rondo Strix is back—an ancient evil as deadly as it is alluring. Do Leo and Mimi even stand a chance?
About the Author
Emily Roda has won Australia's Children's Book of the Year Award five times, and is a stateside bestseller with her Deltora Quest, Deltora Shadowlands, and Dragons of Deltora series. The first book in the Rondo series received two starred reviews.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wizard of Rondo (Hardcover)
After discovering the key to Rondo, Leo and Mimi must continue to visit the magical land painted on the outside of the music box. If they don't, the Blue Queen will learn they tricked her.Though they have to return, they're determined not to become involved in the goings on of Rondo. Unfortunately, they're drawn into a quest that risks not only their lives, but also the entire fate of the land. The Wizard Bing has vanished and his assistant, Simon, is accused of murdering him. Simon's mother pleads for help. Leo, Mimi, and their quest companions set out to solve the mystery, and end up in terrible danger when they suspect the Ancient One of taking Bing. I loved THE WIZARD OF RONDO! This is a great series for young and old alike. Rodda's imagination knows no limits. I can't wait to read more and hope the next book in the series isn't long in coming! Reviewed by: Joan Stradling
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wizard of Rondo (Hardcover)
Gold Star Award Winner!After discovering the key to Rondo, Leo and Mimi must continue to visit the magical land painted on the outside of the music box. If they don't, the Blue Queen will learn they tricked her. Though they have to return, they're determined not to become involved in the goings on of Rondo. Unfortunately, they're drawn into a quest that risks not only their lives, but also the entire fate of the land. The Wizard Bing has vanished and his assistant, Simon, is accused of murdering him. Simon's mother pleads for help. Leo, Mimi, and their quest companions set out to solve the mystery, and end up in terrible danger when they suspect the Ancient One of taking Bing. I loved THE WIZARD OF RONDO! This is a great series for young and old alike. Rodda's imagination knows no limits. I can't wait to read more and hope the next book in the series isn't long in coming! Reviewed by: Joan Stradling 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for grades 6-8,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wizard of Rondo (Hardcover)
Emily Rodda's The Wizard of Rondo tells of Leo Zifkak, who is afraid of a music box's alluring world that calls to him only when its key is wound four times. Leo and his cousin's visit to Rondo nearly killed them - now they have to go back to save their friends and face a new evil after their very souls in this compelling thriller, perfect for grades 6-8.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finding fun in reading once again,
By Frank L. Hicks Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wizard of Rondo (Hardcover)
Emily Rodda does not disappoint her readers of Rondo with this book #2 "The Wizard of Rondo. I'm amazed with her writing and how she can take; talking pigs, chickens, and ducks; a flying carpet; a person turned into a mushroom and even a cooking kettle with separation anxiety and make it all a fun read.Even for an old guy like me (73) it is fun to read her creation and I have no problem with her characters. It takes a real artist to do that. In this book the "heroes" of the quest are out to solve the mystery of a missing wizard. But if you think the characters of talking animals is a little too simple for you, I assure you that you will not figure this one out until it is explained to you at the end. Enjoy another fabulous quest by Rodda.
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