The Wizard In My Shed, Simon Farnaby
The Wizard In My Shed, Simon Farnaby
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The Wizard In My Shed
The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild

Author: Simon Farnaby

Narrator: Simon Farnaby

Unabridged: 6 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2020

Synopsis

Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He's the world's greatest Warlock (don't call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he's about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.

Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family.

Bubbles is Rose's guinea pig. He just poos a lot.

When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it's a TOILET, so definitely DON'T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.

Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose's mum noticing, track down Merdyn's magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?

From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories, this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel.

(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby has written and starred in some of the UK's best-loved family TV such as Horrible Histories, and Ghosts, and films such as Paddington 2 and Wonka. The Wizard in My Shed was his first children's book. When not writing or acting, Simon is a keen amateur wizard and can often be found in his garden (unsuccessfully) conjuring vegetable spells.

About Claire Powell

Claire is an illustrator, writer and designer who lives and works in London. She has spent several years as a design director in the world of channel rebranding working for clients such as Nickelodeon, BBC Three, CBBC and BBC One. Claire has a tendency towards humour and bright, bold use of colour and she loves creating strong typographical layouts to help tell a story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trish on February 27, 2022

I got this book and its sequel for Christmas from my best friend. She saw the colorful covers and it immediately screamed "magical mischief" to her so she had to think of me, of course. ;D We start in the Middle Ages where warlock Merdyn is being sentenced for having caused a lot of mischief (see? my......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on August 31, 2020

I liked the opening of The Wizard in my Shed when I read it silently, to myself. Then I started again from the beginning, reading it out loud to my kids - and the book absolutely TOOK LIFE. This is such a brilliant read-aloud! The kids were in hysterics for so much of it, and so was I along with the......more

Goodreads review by Jo on December 12, 2021

Rose is a schoolgirl who is not the most popular amongst her peers. Merdyn is a 6th century wizard who is banished into time and finds himself in the 21st century. When the two cross paths, hilarity and chaos ensues. There's also a talking guinea pig. Although I'm somewhat older than the targeted au......more

Goodreads review by Julie on September 03, 2021

4.5 ENGLISH VERSION BELOW --------------------------------- Was für ein lustig-verrückt-spannendes Leseabenteuer! Merdyn der Mächtige, nach eigenen Angaben der größte Hexenmeister (Hexenmeister! Nicht Zauberer!) aller Zeiten, soll verbannt werden. Dabei landet er aus dem Mittelalter direkt in unserer Z......more

Goodreads review by Kirsty on December 28, 2023

Hilariously funny, warm hearted and full of adventure. This was such a fun read and an interesting take on magic and English history/heritage that I really enjoyed. Filled with themes of friendship, family, loyalty, good vs evil and standing up for yourself this is a middle grade book that has somet......more

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