- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; New edition edition (1 Sep 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0450505332
- ISBN-13: 978-0450505331
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 9.9 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 921,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of "The Magic of Xanth" books, set in an idyllic land where animals talk, fall in love and organize their own government, this tells how two young creatures use their magical powers against a colony of demons who are threatening Xanth. The author's other books include "Mute".
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It wasn't always easy, being the son of an ogre and a nymph. Read the first page
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is wonderful with all the usual elements of an Anthony-Xanth fantasy. However, to my disapointment, the Good Magician has disappeared! The challenges are easily overcome and there are dragons on the magic path. The Good Magician himself is gone. So the group have to solve the problem on their own, which they do. The problem is that the demons have straightened the 's's in the Kiss-Me river, making it the Kill-Me. The voles of the Vale of the Vole surrounding the river have sent an emmisionary, who encounters a winged centaur and a nymph-ogre-human crossbreed. The written style is light and the book is an enjoyable read. Altogether a wonderful book, with some interesting developments on past plots!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This Book Is A Fantastic Journey!
26 July 1998
Format:Paperback
5 stars!! This book has all the magic of Xanth and then some! Join 3 interesting characters on their amazing quests in the punny, exciting, and wonderful land! Travel into the realm of the gourd and encounter an amazing animated skeleton, head underground and explore the different kinds of creatures who reside there and see how they can help poor Volney who is looking to fix the Vale, find out how Cherie reacts to Chem and Xap's daughter, and much, much, more! If you are a Xanth reader, this is obviously a must-have, and if you are not then this will get you hooked! Remember to look for the other great Piers Anthony novels to suit your taste and quench your thirst for adventure- they're out there waiting for you to order, read, and enjoy them! As a more than satisfied fan of Xanth I truly suggest you do just that with this book....What are you waiting for?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Punny!
28 Dec 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Yet another great addition to the Xanth series:
1 A Spell for Chameleon (1977) by Piers Anthony
2 The Source of Magic (1979) by Piers Anthony
3 Castle Roogna (1979) by Piers Anthony
4 Centaur Aisle (1982) by Piers Anthony
5 Ogre, Ogre (1982) by Piers Anthony
6 Night Mare (1983) by Piers Anthony
7 Dragon on a Pedestal (1983) by Piers Anthony
8 Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn (1985) by Piers Anthony
9 Golem in the Gears (1986) by Piers Anthony
10 Vale of the Vole (1987) by Piers Anthony (this book)
1 A Spell for Chameleon (1977) by Piers Anthony
2 The Source of Magic (1979) by Piers Anthony
3 Castle Roogna (1979) by Piers Anthony
4 Centaur Aisle (1982) by Piers Anthony
5 Ogre, Ogre (1982) by Piers Anthony
6 Night Mare (1983) by Piers Anthony
7 Dragon on a Pedestal (1983) by Piers Anthony
8 Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn (1985) by Piers Anthony
9 Golem in the Gears (1986) by Piers Anthony
10 Vale of the Vole (1987) by Piers Anthony (this book)
Excellent book and easy transaction
26 Feb 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book, and all the others before it, for my son. I read the entire series as a youth and thought he would love it. I was right! The humor is ageless, and my son is avidly devouring the series. If you read one, or all of the Xanth series, don't hesitate to buy for your young readers (age-appropriate, of course)
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