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Books : The Robe of Skulls
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Rating: 
- Absolutly Brilliant!! This book is a very firm favourite in our house!
After hearing this being read to a class, I knew I had to get it for my daughter and I to read together. This has been one of the most enjoyable books we have read together for along time!!! I don't know who has enjoyed it more!! It's very well written, the more you read, the more you want to read, you don't want to stop reading, but you don't want the book to end either! It has the most wonderful characters, with great personalities, it's funny, moving and has a troll that is really endearing. I would say this was a new lean on the good fashioned fairy tale, but one that is written for children and adults alike. I think that this will become a firm favourite with most people. I hope the new book is as good as this one!Mind you it has a lot to live up to!!
Rating: - Great read!
I read this book to my daughter while we were on holiday, and I don't know who enjoyed it most, her or me! It is lively and well written with a host of great characters. I enjoyed the jokes that she did not quite get, but there was plenty for her to chuckle at as well.
It is well worth buying and would take re-reading any number of times.
Rating: - Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Just above the town of Fracture lies a ghastly castle with an even ghastlier occupant, Lady Lamorna, who is just plain freaky. Her latest wish is a magnificent black velvet gown that is studded with skulls. When she goes to pay for it she finds that her treasure chest is empty. Instead of canceling her order, Lady Lamorna concocts a plan to pay for the dress.
Her plan includes a couple of members of the royal party, some frogs, and blackmail.
Then there is Gracie Gillypot, a shy girl who spends most of her days locked up in the cellar under the stairs of her house. When she's not spending time with the spiders under the stairs she is running after her stepfather and complying with his every wish. When a talking bat finds her one day, he promises her a better life and takes off. Days later he returns and helps Gracie escape. He's taking her to see the Ancient Crones, who will hopefully be able to help her with her wicked stepsister and stepfather problem.
Last but not least there is the prince that scoots under Lady Lamorna's radar. Marcus is a rather curious prince who really doesn't want anything to do with royalty. When his brother is turned into a frog he is determined to find the person who committed this heinous crime. Through a twist of fate he is paired up with Gracie and they set off to put Lady Lamorna in her rightful place.
This book was an absolute riot. While it is a super-fast read, you will find yourself enthralled with the quirkiness of the characters and loving the story. The illustrations are very comical, too! While this is definitely a middle grade novel, it is definitely suited for older and younger readers alike. I really enjoyed the quick-moving plot that keeps taking twists and turns. I loved how the author connected everything in a way that wasn't predictable and added to the hilarity of the book.
Overall, I really liked THE ROBE OF SKULLS and highly recommend it!
Reviewed by: Tasha
Rating: - action packed drama
have been reading a variety of children's books over the past few weeks as potential class stories and this has got to be the best. I'm sure my class of 8 & 9 year olds will love it. Its got everything kids like - a witch, enchanted forest, princes, heroine, wicked stepsister, trolls etc. The main thing I liked was the fact that the story was action filled - no boring bits full of description to send the kids to sleep (or maybe thats what I need!!)
Rating:
- The Robe Of Skulls
This Book Is Everything In The Name Of Fantasy And Comedy!
A Bit Young For Me But Definately One To Treasure! ;)
- Absolutly Brilliant!! This book is a very firm favourite in our house!After hearing this being read to a class, I knew I had to get it for my daughter and I to read together. This has been one of the most enjoyable books we have read together for along time!!! I don't know who has enjoyed it more!! It's very well written, the more you read, the more you want to read, you don't want to stop reading, but you don't want the book to end either! It has the most wonderful characters, with great personalities, it's funny, moving and has a troll that is really endearing. I would say this was a new lean on the good fashioned fairy tale, but one that is written for children and adults alike. I think that this will become a firm favourite with most people. I hope the new book is as good as this one!Mind you it has a lot to live up to!!
Rating:
- Great read!I read this book to my daughter while we were on holiday, and I don't know who enjoyed it most, her or me! It is lively and well written with a host of great characters. I enjoyed the jokes that she did not quite get, but there was plenty for her to chuckle at as well.
It is well worth buying and would take re-reading any number of times.
Rating:
- Courtesy of Teens Read TooJust above the town of Fracture lies a ghastly castle with an even ghastlier occupant, Lady Lamorna, who is just plain freaky. Her latest wish is a magnificent black velvet gown that is studded with skulls. When she goes to pay for it she finds that her treasure chest is empty. Instead of canceling her order, Lady Lamorna concocts a plan to pay for the dress.
Her plan includes a couple of members of the royal party, some frogs, and blackmail.
Then there is Gracie Gillypot, a shy girl who spends most of her days locked up in the cellar under the stairs of her house. When she's not spending time with the spiders under the stairs she is running after her stepfather and complying with his every wish. When a talking bat finds her one day, he promises her a better life and takes off. Days later he returns and helps Gracie escape. He's taking her to see the Ancient Crones, who will hopefully be able to help her with her wicked stepsister and stepfather problem.
Last but not least there is the prince that scoots under Lady Lamorna's radar. Marcus is a rather curious prince who really doesn't want anything to do with royalty. When his brother is turned into a frog he is determined to find the person who committed this heinous crime. Through a twist of fate he is paired up with Gracie and they set off to put Lady Lamorna in her rightful place.
This book was an absolute riot. While it is a super-fast read, you will find yourself enthralled with the quirkiness of the characters and loving the story. The illustrations are very comical, too! While this is definitely a middle grade novel, it is definitely suited for older and younger readers alike. I really enjoyed the quick-moving plot that keeps taking twists and turns. I loved how the author connected everything in a way that wasn't predictable and added to the hilarity of the book.
Overall, I really liked THE ROBE OF SKULLS and highly recommend it!
Reviewed by: Tasha
Rating:
- action packed dramahave been reading a variety of children's books over the past few weeks as potential class stories and this has got to be the best. I'm sure my class of 8 & 9 year olds will love it. Its got everything kids like - a witch, enchanted forest, princes, heroine, wicked stepsister, trolls etc. The main thing I liked was the fact that the story was action filled - no boring bits full of description to send the kids to sleep (or maybe thats what I need!!)
Rating:
- The Robe Of SkullsThis Book Is Everything In The Name Of Fantasy And Comedy!
A Bit Young For Me But Definately One To Treasure! ;)
