Measle and the Dragodon

Ogilvy, Ian

ISBN 10: 0060586893 ISBN 13: 9780060586898

Publisher: HarperTrophy, 2005

Synopsis

In this sequel to Measle and the Wrathmonk, Measle finds himself involved in yet another daring adventure, facing a new batch of Wrathmonks and standing his ground against the frightening Dragodon.

About this title

About the Author

As well as' Measle and the Wrathmonk', Ian Ogilvy has also written two adult books. He is best-known as an actor. As well as starring in The Saint for a number of years, he has also appeared in many other TV productions, films, and West End stage plays. Ian will be visiting the UK in June 2004 for the publication of 'Measle and the Wrathmonk'.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6–This sequel to Measle and the Wrathmonk (HarperCollins, 2004) is reminiscent of a mediocre Saturday-morning cartoon. Measle Stubbs, the plucky young hero, and his dog, Tinker, battle a crowd of grotesque and insane sorcerers called Wrathmonks and come out with barely a scratch after more than 300 pages. The villains kidnap Measle's mother, who is a limitless source of mana–or magical power–and hand her over to the evil Dragodon, the last survivor of a race of ancient wizards. They also strike Measle's father with an amnesia spell, so it's Measle and Tinker to the rescue. Unfortunately, the Wrathmonks are cardboard bad guys; they constantly threaten the protagonist with plagues of boils or being eaten alive by giant germs, but it quickly becomes clear that he's never in any real danger. Worse, none of the good guys–except maybe Tinker, whose private monologues about the smelly kid (Measle) are often pretty funny–go far beyond two dimensions either.–Walter Minkel, New York Public Library
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Edition details

• Publisher: HarperTrophy
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060586893
• ISBN 13: 9780060586898
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 352