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Written by Dave Luckett - Performed by Stanley McGeagh - Unabridged Nonfiction - 5 LIBRARY EDITION COMPACT DISCS - 5 hours, 15 minutes

Publisher, Bolinda Audio (June 2006)

NOTE: LIBRARY EDITIONS are packaged in a sturdy, durable outer vinyl case that stands up to years of repeated use designed for library and rental circulation. Albums are shelvable, space-efficient, with at-a-glance spine titles.

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“Another fantasy novel with wizards, wands, magic schools and elves – and this is a good one – sure to appeal to readers (girls and boys) mid primary and up.” —Magpies Magazine Reviews

"The battle lines are drawn in a war of class and magical powers. Stanley McGeagh’s presentation of the hard-working Mr. Tipkins–a common wood elf with an amazing knack for magic–is outdone only by his smarmy performance of Rathalorn of the Silverwood High Elves. Rathalorn, an uncommonly untalented high-born elf, would rather purloin magic than work for a living. When two human children enter as Tipkin’s students and allies, they manage to save the day with their small gifts and quick thinking. McGeagh’s accent may stump young or less patient listeners, but most will be avidly waiting for the next entry in the School of Magic series." D.P.D. —AudioFile Magazine [Aug 06]

Book 1 in the new School of Magic series.

A fantasy title with wide appeal from an internationally popular author.

When Mr Tipkins, a gift-giver from the Department of Wishes of Faerie, arrives to give a wish to a newborn baby in the village of Widdershins, he isn't in the best of moods. His uncharacteristic burst of bad temper begins a chain reaction that has consequences no-one can foresee. The Truth About Magic is a story of mistakes and of deception, of wizards (good and bad), and of what happens when perfectly ordinary wishes go wrong.

About the Author: Dave Luckett has a BA in History and a Diploma of Education and has worked as a teacher and public servant. He is now a full-time writer. He is chiefly known for his fantasy and science fiction stories and novels for young readers. He has participated in and organised science fiction conventions, and has won several national competitions for his short stories. His books are published in several languages and in many countries, including Australia, the United States, and Germany.

About the Performer: Stanley McGeagh is a gifted narrator and actor. Since starting his acting career in Ireland he has worked in British repertory and West End Theatre, and he has appeared in various stage musicals, including Applause with Lauren Bacall at Her Majesty's Theatre London. He has extensive TV, film and radio experience, including Frontline, Halifax, and Pozieres.