Fforde, Jasper Song of the Quarkbeast. Pgs. 289. Harcourt, 2011.
Language: G, Mature Content: PG, Violence: PG.
Language: G, Mature Content: PG, Violence: PG.
Foundling, Jennifer Strange is
the acting manager of Kazam Mystical Arts Management while the Great Zambini is
caught in a temporal time loop of sorts. Being the manager, however, is not
easy. Hired to organize a magical team to replace a bridge in Snod, the agency
is up against their rival, iMagic. Too bad King Snodd IV is determined to
control all the magic in the Ununited Kingdoms and has teamed up with the head
of iMagic, the All-Powerful Blix. Whoever wins the competition will get to be
the court magician and be the only existing magical management agency. Although
Jennifer is perfectly willing to be fair about the competition, Blix is
determined to cheat any way they can, particularly by making Jennifer’s
magicians either disappear, turned to stones, or disappear. Add on to that a
Quarkbeast on the loose who is causing mayhem and Jennifer has her hands full.
Will Jennifer be able to save Kazam Mystical Arts Management? Will she ever
find a way to save the Great Zambini? Will they win the competition?
A funny, light-hearted book
despite some of the more serious story lines. The characters are well-developed
and likable. The dynamic between them is unique and bring dimension to the plot.
The plot itself is well-developed and engages the reader. People who enjoy
fantasy, adventure, humor, and magic will enjoy reading this book.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.
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