I am looking for a series of books about a boy wizard that goes off to wizard’s school to learn about magic, and no I’m not looking for Harry Potter.
From what I remember about the first book in the series the boy has a hard time learning to use magic to light a candle. After he learns magic to a certain point he goes out on his own(possibly with companions) to learn more about magic and go on some adventure.
I remember the colors of the books being pastel, the first book I think was colored an orange pastel color.
If anyone could help me out I’d really appreciate it. I remember really enjoying these books as a kid and would love to find them again.

2 Responses to "Anyone Know A Book About A Boy Wizard That Goes To Magic School And Tries To Light A Candle? Not Harry Potter?"
  • Dion October 30, 2009 at 3:01 am

    You’re thinking of a wizard of Earthsea where people wandered halls with were-lights, probably. Ursula LeGuin wrote it. It took place in a school of magic.

  • himmelsg October 30, 2009 at 3:36 am

    The only other books I can think of with the same plot as Harry Potter are the Charlie Bone books by Jenny Nimmo, but I don’t remember the covers being pastel.
    Is this it?http://www.charlie-bone.com/about.htm