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"Magic and Mayhem is great, in a laugh out loud, these-characters-rock kind of way... I love them, I think they're genius and amazing and everyone should read them (yes, even you ardent YA-only readers!). I hope one day Marcus decides to write book 7, and I know I'm not the only one. Even Blue Peter thinks it's a series of comedy gold, and you can't argue with that, can you?" (Jenny Davies WONDROUS READS )
"It's such a breezy read, with a plot near-unguessable but easily followed. Words and pictures combine for an enjoyable atmosphere and a very entertaining time." (THE BOOKBAG )
"If you love mystery or if you just want a laugh this brilliant book is the one for you." (Molly, age 12 ANORAK MAGAZINE )
"It's such a breezy read, with a plot near-unguessable but easily followed. Words and pictures combine for an enjoyable atmosphere and a very entertaining time." (THE BOOKBAG )
"If you love mystery or if you just want a laugh this brilliant book is the one for you." (Molly, age 12 ANORAK MAGAZINE )
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Chaos strikes after a trip to the circus, and the castle is suddenly filled with thieves, bunnies, and lethal cabbages, in the fifth quirky mystery by Blue Peter award-winning team Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson.
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Format:Hardcover
Magic and Mayhem is a really good book which is part of the Raven Mysteries series. It is written in the hand of an old Raven,Egder.The story takes place in the castle of otherhand;it is the 5th book in the series. A lot of strange things happen in castle otherhand and all the inhabitants are (to put it nicely) crazy! It is an extremly good read for open-minded children of 8+.I hope you enjoy this book and follow Egder's tales to the very end!
Format:Hardcover
I *love* this series. I don't think I could possibly say that anymore than I already do, and apologies to anyone who's wishing I would ;) It's my favourite series of books for younger readers, and I'm very sad that there's only one more book. It's likely that I'll be in book mourning for most of this coming October, which is when book 6, Diamonds and Doom, is published. I've asked Marcus Sedgwick to continue the series, but maybe I should ask his publishers too... So, Orion, if you're reading this, I WANT MORE EDGAR!
Anyway, on to happier thoughts. Magic and Mayhem is great, in a laugh-out-loud, these-characters-rock kind of way. And guess what? There are some new characters in this book, in the form of Cudweed's new 'pets': Mr Whiskers the hamster (who wears a top hat and a dinner jacket!), Mucky Duck the duck and tens of thousands of little white bunny rabbits. They literally overrun Castle Otherhand, and cause more havoc than Edgar has ever seen. Oh, and I haven't even mentioned Lord Valevine and his craziest invention yet - a cabbage counting machine! That man is a certified nutter and, if any more servants get killed by his wayward experiments, I'm sure the Otherhand family will find themselves under a police investigation. Not that they'd care or anything 'cause, y'know, that's just how they roll.
As always, Pete Williamson's illustrations make the book even better. He breathes life into each and every kooky character, and provides numerous laughs with his artwork alone. I never, ever thought I'd see Fellah the monkey chasing an innocent duck, but I now have. It's just brilliant. Although this series would still be amazing by itself, the illustrations really do add something special. Next time you're in a bookshop, have a quick flick though and see what I mean. I guarantee you'll want to read it!
This is my fifth review for books in this series, so by now you all know the drill. I love them, I think they're genius and amazing, and everyone should read them (yes, even you ardent YA-only readers!). I hope one day Marcus writes book 7, and I know I'm not the only one. Even Blue Peter thinks it's a series of comedy gold, and you can't argue with that, can you?
4.5/5
Anyway, on to happier thoughts. Magic and Mayhem is great, in a laugh-out-loud, these-characters-rock kind of way. And guess what? There are some new characters in this book, in the form of Cudweed's new 'pets': Mr Whiskers the hamster (who wears a top hat and a dinner jacket!), Mucky Duck the duck and tens of thousands of little white bunny rabbits. They literally overrun Castle Otherhand, and cause more havoc than Edgar has ever seen. Oh, and I haven't even mentioned Lord Valevine and his craziest invention yet - a cabbage counting machine! That man is a certified nutter and, if any more servants get killed by his wayward experiments, I'm sure the Otherhand family will find themselves under a police investigation. Not that they'd care or anything 'cause, y'know, that's just how they roll.
As always, Pete Williamson's illustrations make the book even better. He breathes life into each and every kooky character, and provides numerous laughs with his artwork alone. I never, ever thought I'd see Fellah the monkey chasing an innocent duck, but I now have. It's just brilliant. Although this series would still be amazing by itself, the illustrations really do add something special. Next time you're in a bookshop, have a quick flick though and see what I mean. I guarantee you'll want to read it!
This is my fifth review for books in this series, so by now you all know the drill. I love them, I think they're genius and amazing, and everyone should read them (yes, even you ardent YA-only readers!). I hope one day Marcus writes book 7, and I know I'm not the only one. Even Blue Peter thinks it's a series of comedy gold, and you can't argue with that, can you?
4.5/5
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