Phyllis Wong and the Waking of the Wizard

Synopsis

Product Description Phyllis Wong, that brilliant young magician and clever sleuth, is faced with a quest which began in the time of her great-grandfather, Wallace Wong, Conjuror of Wonder! He wanted to track down one of history’s greatest magicians … but does the person even exist? To find the answer, Phyllis will have to Transit across thousands of miles and hundreds of years.While she follows the trail of the master prestidigitator, a sinister figure haunts her every step. What is the Great Whimpering, and who is the dastardly man intent on bringing it about? Can Phyllis find one of the most mysterious figures from history? Can she complete her mission in time to prevent the greatest calamity ever to befall mankind?Another astonishing mystery starring Phyllis Wong, from the ever-scrawling pen nib of Geoffrey McSkimming.The third Phyllis Wong: Time Detective Mystery. Review An action-filled fantasy with characters that are engaging and original. The language and concept can, at times, be complex enough to challenge a strong upper primary reader and introduce them to new language and ideas. Highly recommended for fans of fantasy and the Cairo Jim series. Recommended for primary and public libraries. --  Magpies Readers will almost feel the whoosh of air as they are whisked from time to time by Phyllis in search of the truth. Phyllis is a dynamic sleuth and Clement her trusty offsider in this breakneck paced mystery adventure. She knows when she needs help and is fortunate enough to have an ally in the police commissioner. But mostly she's an independent, quick-thinking, creative conjuror. Mystery, humour, history and magic intertwine to keep the reader turning the page. Recommended for mid-primary readers. -- Aussie ReviewsIt contains all the best elements of a book of its genre, and presents them in a wonderful, imaginative style for older readers ... The author challenges readers. He presents new concepts, ideas and language which are explained and easily incorporated into his story ... mythology and magic are intermingled ... As with all of the best fantasy books, this is full of action, and the magical world is plausible. -- Bluewolf Reviews About the Author Geoffrey McSkimming is the author of the bestselling 19 volume Cairo Jim chronicles (published worldwide from 1991 -- 2008) and now the new Phyllis Wong mysteries, featuring the brilliant young magician and clever sleuth, Phyllis Wong.  Phyllis Wong and the Secrets of Mr. Okyto, Phyllis Wong and the Return of the Conjuror,   Phyllis Wong and the Waking of the Wizard,   Phyllis Wong and the Pockets of the Shadows,  Phyllis Wong and the Girl who Danced with Lightning  and  Phyllis Wong and the Vanishing Emeralds  have appeared to widespread acclaim and much enjoyment.  Phyllis Wong and the Crumpled Stranger  is  the latest story in the series. All of the Cairo Jim chronicles are now e-published by 9 Diamonds Press and are available through Amazon's Kindle platform. New paperback versions of the Cairo Jim stories are also now available. A brand new Cairo Jim story, Cairo Jim and the Portal of Peristophanes, will be published in November 2021. When he is not writing stories of magic, mystery and adventure, Geoffrey appears at Phyllis Wong author shows with his wife, world-renowned magician Sue-Anne Webster. Together they bring the magic of story and the story of magic to life before their audiences' very eyes! phylliswong.com cairojim.com geoffreymcskimming.com 9diamondspress.com