Daniel Peyton draws us into the magical world of Yohan with an epic, tense, and heartwarming adventure in The Owl-Headed Wand! As an orphan, young James knows he has few prospects of a bright future since orphans are never taken in as apprentices. But James is surprised when a wand-making master welcomes him under his tutelage. This all changes, however, as a revolution breaks out and James’ master disappears, leaving James to embark on a perilous journey to find him and unlock the secrets of the Owl-Headed Wand. Peyton is a master of driving a meaningful and intriguing story with a great character you can connect with! I really felt for James along the way and worried for him as the world darkened around him. This one is also packed with some great lore and a twisting mystery that really pulled me quickly along the journey. If you love fantasy ‘journey’ books, both a physical journey and seeing a character deepen over time, definitely come don some magic spells with The Owl-Headed Wand!
