Ibbotson, Eva. The Ogre of Oglefort, illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. 247 pgs. Dutton Children’s Books (Penguin), 2011. $16.99. Sexual Content-G; Language-G; Violence-PG (a character willing to starve to death because of unhappiness). An unlikely collection of heroes including an aged witch (without her familiar), a troll, a wizard (with an overbearing mother), and an orphan boy set out to save Princess Mirella from the Ogre of Oglefort. When they arrive on the scene they discover that the ogre is having a nervous breakdown, the princess isn’t a captive, and there’s a whole bunch of people who want the ogre to change them into animals. The heroes manage to get rid of the people, clean up the castle, protect themselves from vicious ghosts, and an army that has come to save the princess. Along the way they discover joy in just being themselves. Fans of Eva Ibbotson’s Which Witch, The Secret of Platform 13, and The Island of the Aunts will be delighted to discover a delicious read that will taste similar to her fantasy efforts. The illustrations by Lisa K. Weber capture the whimsical, yet spooky feel of the book. EL – ADVISABLE. Samantha, Public Librarian.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Ogre of Oglefort by Eva Ibbotson - ADVISABLE
Ibbotson, Eva. The Ogre of Oglefort, illustrated by Lisa K. Weber. 247 pgs. Dutton Children’s Books (Penguin), 2011. $16.99. Sexual Content-G; Language-G; Violence-PG (a character willing to starve to death because of unhappiness). An unlikely collection of heroes including an aged witch (without her familiar), a troll, a wizard (with an overbearing mother), and an orphan boy set out to save Princess Mirella from the Ogre of Oglefort. When they arrive on the scene they discover that the ogre is having a nervous breakdown, the princess isn’t a captive, and there’s a whole bunch of people who want the ogre to change them into animals. The heroes manage to get rid of the people, clean up the castle, protect themselves from vicious ghosts, and an army that has come to save the princess. Along the way they discover joy in just being themselves. Fans of Eva Ibbotson’s Which Witch, The Secret of Platform 13, and The Island of the Aunts will be delighted to discover a delicious read that will taste similar to her fantasy efforts. The illustrations by Lisa K. Weber capture the whimsical, yet spooky feel of the book. EL – ADVISABLE. Samantha, Public Librarian.
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