The Wizard of Loneliness

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The Wizard of Loneliness is a 1966 book written by John Nichols.{{Cite web |title=The Wizard of Loneliness by NICHOLS, JOHN: Near Fine Hardcover (1966) 1st Edition {{!}} Fireproof Books |url=https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/Wizard-Loneliness-NICHOLS-JOHN-Putnams-Sons/5185275127/bd |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=www.abebooks.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Wizard of Loneliness |url=https://www.goodreads.com/work/330348-wizard-of-loneliness |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=Goodreads |language=en}} It's about a boy's experiences on the home front during World War II.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Jenny |title=The Wizard of Loneliness {{!}} Film Review {{!}} Spirituality & Practice |url=https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/reviews/view/6097 |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=www.spiritualityandpractice.com |language=en}} It was turned into a 1988 film of the same name.{{Citation |last=Bowen |first=Jenny |title=The Wizard of Loneliness |date=1990-03-03 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096455/ |type=Drama |publisher=Virgin Vision, American Playhouse Theatrical Films |access-date=2022-11-05}}

Synopsis: In World War II, young Wendall Oler is sent to live with his father's family in Vermont. Using this opportunity to act out his resentment for the death of his mother, he does all he can to tyrannize them. But as he grows on his aunt, he begins to feel increasingly at home.