Wizards of Waverly Place facts for kids

Wizards of Waverly Place is a fun Disney Channel TV show that first aired in 2007. It's all about the Russo family, who live in New York City and have a big secret: they are wizards!

The show follows the three Russo children: Alex, Justin, and Max. They are all learning to use magic, but there's a catch. Only one of them will get to keep their powers forever. Their dad, Jerry Russo, used to be a wizard, but he gave up his powers to marry their mom, Theresa Russo, who is not a wizard. Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle, is also a big part of their adventures.

Characters in the Show

This section introduces the main actors and the characters they play in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Main Characters

• Selena Gomez plays Alex Russo, the middle child who often uses magic in creative and sometimes mischievous ways.
• David Henrie plays Justin Russo, the oldest and most responsible wizard-in-training.
• Jake T. Austin plays Max Russo, the youngest and often funny member of the family.
• Jennifer Stone plays Harper Finkle, Alex's loyal and fashion-loving best friend.
• Maria Canals Barrera plays Theresa Russo, the mom who tries to keep her magical family grounded.
• David DeLuise plays Jerry Russo, the dad who teaches his kids magic.

Other Characters You Might See

• Daniel Samonas played Dean Moriarti.
• Hayley Kiyoko played Stevie Nichols.
• Andrew Parmelee played a Kid in several episodes.

DVD Releases

A special DVD called Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School was released in the U.S. on July 29, 2008. This DVD included four episodes: "Wizard School Part 1," "Wizard School Part 2," "Curb Your Dragon," and "Disenchanted Evening." It also had fun extras like learning some of the spells used in the show!

Books Based on the Show

Many books were written based on the episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place. Here are some of them:

• It's All Relative! - Includes stories from "You Can't Always Get What You Carpet" and "Alex In The Middle" (July 2008).
• Haywire - Features "Crazy Ten Minute Sale" and "I Almost Drowned In A Chocolate Fountain" (July 2008).
• Spellbound - Contains "New Employee" and "Alex's Choice" (September 2008).
• Top Of The Class - Based on "Wizard School Part 1" and "Wizard School Part 2" (November 2008).
• Birthdays and Movies - Tells stories from "Quincenera" and "Movies" (February 2009).
• I Almost Blown My Secret - Includes "Report Card" and "The Supernatural" (February 2009).
• Spring Out - Features "Alex's Spring Fling" and "Art Museum Piece" (March 2009).

Images for kids

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  Selena Gomez, pictured in 2009, was the main star of the show for all four seasons.

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  The show is set on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

See also

In Spanish: Wizards of Waverly Place para niños