“The Wizard of Odd is aglow with many memorable characters and an impossible-to-put-down storyline, along with plenty of excitement and suspense. Like all the best fantasy writers, Soda transports you to another world which you soon come to believe in.”—The Resident

“. . . a unique story . . . It has important lessons and the characters are interesting . . . Even though this is targeted for young readers, I believe that anyone will consider this a good read.”—Blood Moon Rising Magazine
 

“The piercing purity of the entire story is a reflection on the heart of its author. . . . The Wizard of Odd is certainly a triumph that will leave the reader looking forward to more from multitalented Soda.”—Angry Angel Arts & Entertainment

“ . . . a thoughtful and enchanting look at a new world through a young boy’s eyes. . . . will certainly captivate the hearts and minds of children and young adults alike. . . .With The Wizard of Odd, Soda manages to inspire a sense of wonder, danger and excitement that will leap off the page.”—Sphere Webzine

“Soda's world of odd is a landscape painted in rich colors and light hearted characters. Both very loveable and enjoyable. It's rare to read fantasy that can satisfy the mature 1/2 of your brain and the childish 1/2 at the same time. If you like Gregory Maguire, this is your ticket.”—Acey Slade

“Audiences everywhere will be pleased to read this fantastic journey which is in many ways reminiscent of the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien & Lewis Carrol. Despite the obvious similarities, it feels totally fresh and exciting. Soda creates a strange new world in Baziel, the cloud city, that is so magical and innocent that I found myself wanting to escape into myself just like young Donovan, the main character.”—Dave Alvin, Singer/White Trash

About the Book:

Young Donovan Bale is the only survivor of a plane crash. He awakens in a strange city called Baziel, otherwise known as Cloud City, to a whole new world. Few humans can actually see the pink and blue inhabitants, but he happens to be of the special few. As fate would have it, he arrives just in time to help the city fight a terrible witch who has captured their wizard and wages a war of darkness.

Donovan—accompanied by his stuffed rabbit, Toby, who comes to life in Cloud City—meets many strange friends. Together they undertake a treacherous journey through a haunted forest, into battle with deformed flying pigs, and all the way up to a horrifying castle. As he helps defend a city he never knew existed, he learns about himself and about life. The emotional and physical stress of this quest affects Donovan and his brave young friends, but they soon find out that if they believe and work together, they can beat the darkness.

If he can help defeat the witch, he’ll go down in Cloud City history. And if they win, the biggest wish of all will be granted. But it won’t be easy. Can he free the wizard? Is he brave enough? What will he wish for? Come join Donovan on his trip through this enchanting land of light and dark.