In A Wizard Alone, the 6th book in Diane Duane's Young Wizards series, Kit Rodriguez's best friend and partner in wizardry, Nita Callahan, has withdrawn from him in grief over her mother's recent death. When Kit is given a new mission, to help autistic wizard Darryl through his wizardry Ordeal, his dog and fellow wizard Ponch helps him. But the altered universe inside Darryl's mind is an attractive and dangerous place, and Kit may never find his way out without Nita's help. | ||
Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - a powerful magician Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |