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'Keep your pockets full of dreams and your heart full of love.'
TERRY was born at a very early age in Coogee, Australia, where he was raised at the bottom of the garden by fairies. At least that's what he believed until, at the age of two, his family relocated, first to Orange in regional NSW, then Bathurst, and finally to Adelaide where he completed his formal education, mostly on the sporting field and in the headmaster's office.
During his formative years, Terry developed a love of animated films and a desire to work in the film industry. So he headed to Sydney to join MGM and at age 23, was appointed head of national adverting and publicity for Greater Union Theatres.
After nine years promoting blockbuster movies including his favourites, Mary Poppins and The Aristocats, Terry entered a different fantasy world, the corporate world, where he held positions of Marketing Director and CEO for companies marketing nationally and internationally recognised brands. As well as holding directorships on several company Boards, Terry consulted on projects in England and the USA.
Father of three and grandfather to six, Terry, now retired and living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife, Sharna, enjoys good company, good wine, a good laugh, and writing.
Reviewed by Gail Kamer for Readers' Favorite
Wizard Island: Child of the Orb is a hilariously funny fantasy story by Terry Morris. Wilton, a seven-foot being, shows up on the doorstep of the Woolf family to fulfill a prophecy. He must gather the three Woolf children and take them on a perilous journey to find a magical orb and also determine which child is the “chosen” one. The chosen one will defend them against an evil sorceress. Will they find the orb, why is it important and which of the children is the chosen one? I loved the ending but won’t give it away. It was a great surprise.
Wizard Island: Child of the Orb is the first book in the Wizard Island saga. I enjoyed reading the story as it was filled with magical events and mystery that piqued my curiosity. Traveling back in time in a hologram and the clues to solve the mystery of the missing orb were handled with finesse. In addition, the artwork added a magical aura to the entire experience. Character descriptions were vivid and I really so loved Titch. The three Woolf children were well-developed and the events and mishaps they were involved in made me laugh out loud. I think children will wish they could visit Wizard Island in real life. This is the kind of book I would have loved as a child and would have loved sharing with my classroom when I was a teacher. I highly recommend Wizard Island by Terry Morris for middle-grade readers.
