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'Martin Jarvis is on fabulous form.... Deliciously gruesome listening for seven to 11-year-olds.' (Kati Nicholl DAILY EXPRESS )
"It is narrated by a raven called Edgar, a sulky old know-all who lives in the gloomy and vertiginous Castle Otherhand ... Martin Jarvis does Edgar proud, as a wronged and bronchitic scoutmaster, given to corvine croaks." (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
"It is narrated by a raven called Edgar, a sulky old know-all who lives in the gloomy and vertiginous Castle Otherhand ... Martin Jarvis does Edgar proud, as a wronged and bronchitic scoutmaster, given to corvine croaks." (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
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Edgar the Raven, guardian of Otherhand castle rules the roost in this new six book series of quirky tales of mystery, with a touch of goth-froth.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The very first page of this book made me laugh out loud and it has been a pleasure to read this to my 7 year old, who begs for more and more chapters each night.
Told by an elderly raven called Edgar, in gentle homage to Edgar Allen Poe's famous bird, there are constant echoes of the Gormenghast Trilogy, with a variety of mad characters, not least of which is the very castle they all live in. Lord Valevine keeps trying to show that frogs produce thunder and lightening with bad consequences for the frogs. Minty wanders round the kitchens ignoring the constant dangers her baby twins are in. Solstice has a ribbon tied round her neck having come back from her first Vampire Ball with two neat puncture marks at her throat. Cudweed roams about with his loathesome monkey Fellah, much hated by Edgar - while Edgar himself is trying to save the lot of them from something nasty lurking in the depths of the drowning cellars of the castle.
Marcus Sedgwick makes great use of language, stretching a child's vocabulary, as well as marvellous alliteration so it's a joy to read out loud.
Strongly recommended for anyone 7 and up - and we are hugely looking forward to the next in the series.
Told by an elderly raven called Edgar, in gentle homage to Edgar Allen Poe's famous bird, there are constant echoes of the Gormenghast Trilogy, with a variety of mad characters, not least of which is the very castle they all live in. Lord Valevine keeps trying to show that frogs produce thunder and lightening with bad consequences for the frogs. Minty wanders round the kitchens ignoring the constant dangers her baby twins are in. Solstice has a ribbon tied round her neck having come back from her first Vampire Ball with two neat puncture marks at her throat. Cudweed roams about with his loathesome monkey Fellah, much hated by Edgar - while Edgar himself is trying to save the lot of them from something nasty lurking in the depths of the drowning cellars of the castle.
Marcus Sedgwick makes great use of language, stretching a child's vocabulary, as well as marvellous alliteration so it's a joy to read out loud.
Strongly recommended for anyone 7 and up - and we are hugely looking forward to the next in the series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Flood and Fang is one big bundle of fun from start to finish, and it's my new favourite book in the 8-12 age range. I've lost count of how many times I had to put it down because I was laughing so much, but lets just say it was a lot!
The Raven Mysteries is narrated by Edgar, an old raven watching over the mismatched Otherhand family. His thoughts are blunt and hilarious, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading his observations on life in the castle. His open hatred of little Cudweed's pet monkey, Fellah, is a constant source of humour, as is his distaste for toddler twins Buzz and Fizz.
The odd characters and gothic setting is reminiscent of The Addams Family, with children Solstice and Cudweed being like modern day incarnations of Wednesday and Pugsley. I was an Addams Family fan when I was younger, and I think this is one of the reasons why I loved Flood and Fang so much -- there's something endearing about absurd but comical characters, and Marcus Sedgwick has created a whole lovable family of them. The illustrations accompanying the text, drawn by Pete Williamson, are also fantastic. They capture the Otherhand family perfectly, and compliment the story more than I thought they would.
Although Flood and Fang isn't aimed at my age group, I absolutely loved it. I read it very quickly in one sitting, and started book two (Ghosts and Gadgets) straight away. I laughed my head off for the majority of the book, and completely lost myself in the crazy world of Edgar and the castle's inhabitants. Whether you're 12 or 22, this book is a pleasure to read, and deserves to be a huge seller in the 8-12 section. I can't wait for Lunatics and Luck to be released next year, and I'll definitely be rushing out to buy a copy.
4.5/5
The Raven Mysteries is narrated by Edgar, an old raven watching over the mismatched Otherhand family. His thoughts are blunt and hilarious, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading his observations on life in the castle. His open hatred of little Cudweed's pet monkey, Fellah, is a constant source of humour, as is his distaste for toddler twins Buzz and Fizz.
The odd characters and gothic setting is reminiscent of The Addams Family, with children Solstice and Cudweed being like modern day incarnations of Wednesday and Pugsley. I was an Addams Family fan when I was younger, and I think this is one of the reasons why I loved Flood and Fang so much -- there's something endearing about absurd but comical characters, and Marcus Sedgwick has created a whole lovable family of them. The illustrations accompanying the text, drawn by Pete Williamson, are also fantastic. They capture the Otherhand family perfectly, and compliment the story more than I thought they would.
Although Flood and Fang isn't aimed at my age group, I absolutely loved it. I read it very quickly in one sitting, and started book two (Ghosts and Gadgets) straight away. I laughed my head off for the majority of the book, and completely lost myself in the crazy world of Edgar and the castle's inhabitants. Whether you're 12 or 22, this book is a pleasure to read, and deserves to be a huge seller in the 8-12 section. I can't wait for Lunatics and Luck to be released next year, and I'll definitely be rushing out to buy a copy.
4.5/5
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I started to read this book on the strength of having read Marcus Sedgwick's books 'My Sword Hand is Singing' and it's sequel 'Kiss of Death.' Whilst those books were for young adults 'Flood and Fang' will appeal to younger reader as well.
The story is narrated by Edgar a Raven who is the Guardian of Otherhand Castle, someone or something has invaded Otherhand Castle and it's upto Edgar to try and bring the Otherhand family together and save the day.
This book is full of wonderful gothic characters all with inventive names such as Cudweed and his pet Monkey 'Fellah' who is always trying to capture Edgar. There are some very funny moments and the illustrations are just brilliant.
Very good start to a new series that will appeal to fans of Chris Mould or Angie Sage 'Araminta Spooke series.
The story is narrated by Edgar a Raven who is the Guardian of Otherhand Castle, someone or something has invaded Otherhand Castle and it's upto Edgar to try and bring the Otherhand family together and save the day.
This book is full of wonderful gothic characters all with inventive names such as Cudweed and his pet Monkey 'Fellah' who is always trying to capture Edgar. There are some very funny moments and the illustrations are just brilliant.
Very good start to a new series that will appeal to fans of Chris Mould or Angie Sage 'Araminta Spooke series.
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Great, gothic fun for kids (and the rest of us...)
There is much to praise in this book, but I think I've finally settled on its key strength being the narration. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. B. S. Kemp
So much fun!!
The cat picked out this book because of 3 reasons:
1) Marcus Sedgwick has been nominated a shedload of times for all sorts of awards
2) The cat's had a few people... Read more
1) Marcus Sedgwick has been nominated a shedload of times for all sorts of awards
2) The cat's had a few people... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Els De Clercq
Flood and fang review.
The book was abit too childish for my bright 10 year old. She asked me to get it following all the hype, but sadly it failed to appeal to her. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Diane Fawtt-walker
Brilliant addintion to the Middle Grade titles
The illustrations are just amazing.They add detail to the plot and bring the characters to life within the imagination. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Book Angel Emma
A quirky tale.
Flood and Fang is the first in a series of adventures set in Otherhand Castle.
Narrated by Edgar the raven; this is a quirky tale about the strange Otherhand family and what... Read more
Narrated by Edgar the raven; this is a quirky tale about the strange Otherhand family and what... Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by C. Colley
Disappointing
Personally not a tale I really got behind and whilst I did enjoy another offering by this author I had a hell of a time getting into it. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Loved it!
I just wanted to say that me and my kids absolutely loved the book, and can't wait to read the next one in the series. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by S. Watkins
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