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title: "Barnaby the Wanderer: Being the astonishing adventures of a widow’s son journeying the Land of Saints, with a magic cat, a dark ghost and the map of a ... and all that became thereof. (Wanderers) Paperback – July 18, 2023"
brand: "raymond st. elmo"
price: "R800"
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reviews_count: 6
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# Barnaby the Wanderer: Being the astonishing adventures of a widow’s son journeying the Land of Saints, with a magic cat, a dark ghost and the map of a ... and all that became thereof. (Wanderers) Paperback – July 18, 2023

**Brand:** raymond st. elmo
**Price:** R800
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- **What is this?** Barnaby the Wanderer: Being the astonishing adventures of a widow’s son journeying the Land of Saints, with a magic cat, a dark ghost and the map of a ... and all that became thereof. (Wanderers) Paperback – July 18, 2023 by raymond st. elmo
- **How much does it cost?** R800 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Addictive fantasy
*by B***S on August 7, 2023*

A nice take on the quest trope. Village idiot grows into a magical warrior with the help of his newfound family. Together they brave the dark tower, and find more than just riches there. Reads quickly despite the page count. Look forward to more from this author.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming adult fantasy
*by M***A on February 1, 2025*

Barnaby the Wanderer is a charming adult fantasy. When we first meet him, Barnaby seems to be the typical foolish young man who gets swept up into a fairytale adventure, but over the course of his journey, he becomes so much more. I loved the traditional fairytale feel, and all the seemingly random coincidences that turned out to be just what our hero needed. The friends he collects along the way are diverse and I loved learning more about them through their occasional POVs. This book has a long (wandering 😉) plot, but I enjoyed every page of Barnaby's journey. Pick this up if you are in the mood for classic, thoughtful fantasy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique take on epic fantasy
*by L***U on July 29, 2023*

Read through KUI’m a huge fan of Raymond St. Elmo’s writing. I love his unique stories that blend fantasy and magical realism with witty prose and sharp observations. His newest book is quite different; it offers a unique take on Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery tropes. The page count is daunting (800+), but the story is entertaining. Occasionally, it may lack focus and feel somewhat meandering, but overall, it proves to be a fun journey.The story revolves around Barnaby, a miller’s son and the somewhat village fool, who embarks on a journey. Soon, he is joined by intriguing companions—a cat tutor and a brooding ghost—who follow him on his adventures. Together, they face challenges like fighting a giant rat that writes bad poetry. As the tale progresses, it becomes more complex and introduces additional characters. In the second part of the story, the focus shifts from Barnaby to the entire team as they undertake their epic quest that includes the cursed tower.As expected, I loved the writing and the author’s vivid imagination. St. Elmo’s voice is instantly recognizable and distinct. However, there is a flip side to the way he plays with language—sometimes, it feels like the storytelling takes a backseat to the manner of telling the story and numerous asides. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach, except in a book that counts 800 pages it makes readers feel it’s 800 pages.Other than that, though, Barnaby The Wanderer tells an engaging story and its characters are instantly likable. Take Barnaby, whose (naïve) curiosity, empathy, and innocence are quite endearing. Or his cat tutor challenging Dark Michael:“Few things walk the earth as dangerous, as terrifying, as lethal in power as the instructional knowledge held in my little kitty head, you wispy pointless remainder of a thuggish noble.”All characters are distinct and memorable, and all develop nicely throughout the story.Overall, Barnaby The Wanderer captivated me with its imaginative storytelling, witty writing, and emotional depth. It’s a long book, and it could be tighter and more focused. Despite this, it offers an old-school vibe that some readers yearn for in their tales. Well worth a shot, folks! :)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*