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Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a poor woodcutter named Jakob. He worked day and night to make ends meet but often struggled to provide for his family. One day, while he was chopping wood in the forest, he stumbled upon a magical pot hidden beneath a tree. Curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to take the pot home with him. Little did he know that this seemingly ordinary pot had the power to grant any wish. As soon as Jakob reached his humble cottage, he decided to test the pot's magic.

As soon as Jakob reached his humble cottage, he decided to test the pot's magic. He wished for a table filled with delicious food, and to his amazement, it appeared before his eyes. Overwhelmed with joy, Jakob realized that he could put an end to his family's hunger and poverty.

The Magic Thief: Home - by Sarah Prineas (Paperback)

Despite successfully securing a balance between the competing magics of Wellmet, Conn is not happy. Duchess Rowan has promoted him to ducal magister, but the other wizards see him only as a thief.

But something sinister is brewing, as magicians' locus stones are being stolen and magical spells are going awry. As Conn faces old enemies and powerful magical forces, is he strong enough to save the city he calls home?

Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: "I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."

From the Back Cover

Never look back!

Conn has come a long way since the days when he was a thief and a wizard's apprentice. He and the dragon Pip have saved the city of Wellmet from doom, and now Duchess Rowan wants to make him the ducal magister, the city's most important wizard. But the older wizards don't trust Conn . . . especially now that their locus magicalicus stones are disappearing! Once a thief, always a thief, they think.

To solve the mystery of the disappearing stones, Conn goes back to his beginnings--gutterboy, chimney sweep, mudlark, and, yes, thief. It's the only way he can clear his name and find the culprit. But turning back is not easy, and old enemies don't disappear. Can Conn pull himself out of the gutter one more time?

To solve the mystery of the disappearing stones, Conn goes back to his beginnings--gutterboy, chimney sweep, mudlark, and, yes, thief. It's the only way he can clear his name and find the culprit. But turning back is not easy, and old enemies don't disappear. Can Conn pull himself out of the gutter one more time?

Day after day, he would make various wishes and the pot would fulfill them without fail. But as time went on, Jakob's greed grew, and he began to abuse the pot's power. He wished for extravagant riches, a grand mansion, and even a kingdom to rule. The pot faithfully fulfilled every wish, but it came at a price. Jakob's village suffered as he hoarded all the resources and became consumed with power. The once thriving community started to wither away, and the people pleaded for help. One day, a wise old woman heard their cries and visited Jakob's mansion. She warned him about the consequences of his actions and urged him to use the pot's magic wisely. However, Jakob, blinded by his desires, refused to listen. It was only when his own family expressed their disappointment in him that Jakob realized the error of his ways. With a heavy heart, he wished for the pot to be taken away and its magic eliminated. The pot vanished, and Jakob was left with nothing but the remorse for his past actions. Faced with the consequences of his greed, Jakob decided to make amends. He returned to the village and used the remaining wealth he had amassed to rebuild it. He helped the villagers regain their prosperity and pledged to live a simple and humble life. The tale of the magic pot teaches us important lessons about the dangers of greed and the importance of using power and resources responsibly. It reminds us that true happiness lies in selflessness and in being content with what we have..

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