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Summary: Another wonderful Enchanted Forest story
Review: Yet again, Wrede has produced an interesting, funny, thoroughly enjoyable work of fantasy. The troublemaking wizards are back again, despite multiple meltings in the past, and are once again trying to increase their power by draining and stealing the magic of the Enchanted Forest. Our heroes are also back to counter the dastardly plan--Queen Cimorene, King Mendenbar, Kazul the King of the Dragons, Morwen the witch, and Telemain the magician. This time, they are joined by Morwen's nine magical cats, who are finally allowed to give their full voice to the story (although only some of the characters can actually understand their cat language), and also by the good-hearted but annoying Killer. Killer, through a series of magical misadventures brought about primarily by his eternal hunger and lack of good sense, has changed from a normal rabbit to a giant rabbit, then to a giant blue donkey, after which he has also managed to grow giant wings, get himself stuck six inches above the ground, and become physically insubstantial. This time, the wizards have managed to penetrate Mendenbar's castle and steal his magic sword. With the sword now outside the Enchanted Forest, the wizards find themselves able to once again drain the magic from that land. Mendenbar is compelled to stay at home as the other protagonists, including his pregnant wife Cimorene, leave the forest in search of the sword. Wizards are melted (and finally even eaten by Kazul and some other dragons), strange characters are encountered, and things go pretty much as one would expect. However, things do not all work out this time around; the ending is thus not wholly satisfying, but it does provide a lead-in to the book Talking With Dragons, the action of which takes place several years after the events we read about in the present story.All in all, this is a fun, entertaining, quick read. Morwen takes center stage for the most part this time and Mendenbar remains away from the action for the most part, but Cimorene, my favorite character, does play a large role in the affairs. The fire-witches encountered are a little annoying, and Killer takes belly-aching (both literally and physically) to great heights. I did love the nine cats, however. Their constant arguing and teasing, along with their heroism and importance, gave a new dimension to the story, and it was gratifying to see the pains to which Wrede went to give them the traits, emotions, and affectations of cats in general. The introduction of the magic mirrors, through which individuals can contact one another, is also a novel twist on both modern telephones and traditional fairy tales (Mirror, mirror, on the wall I would like to make a call), and the "operator" provides a good bit of humor. This book falls a little short of the greatness of its predecessors, but it clearly succeeds as a enchanted work of fantasy sure to delight young and old alike. I feel compelled to say that you really should read the two preceding books, Dealing With Dragons and Searching for Dragons, in order to really appreciate the characters to the utmost, especially the fair and lovely Cimorene.
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Summary: Magic is in the Air.....
Review: The third installment in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles was no disappointment. The book starts out with Morwen living with her not one but nine cats. However when Morwen learns that the magic in the enchanted forest is disappearing and King Mendenbar's sword has been stolen she is determined to get it back. With much protesting from Mendenbar they finally decide who goes. Morwen is accompanied by the pregnant Queen Cimorene, the magician Telemain who is most liked when he doesn't open his mouth, Morwen's two cats, Kazul the King of Dragons,and Killer a rabbit who mysteriously turned in a donkey and don't get me wrong but there will be more transformations. As if their quest isn't hard enough they encounter a fire witch, mud, vines that want to eat them, and the all too familiar wizards society.(Need more lemon juice?) Can they get the sword back in time to save the Enchanted Forest and Mendenbar? A cliffhanger ending that you just can't miss!! These Chronicles are probably the best fantasy books I have ever read! I hope you enjoy them too!! Can't wait to read number 4. Too bad it is the last one!
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Summary: good book bad ending
Review: It was a good book but I did not like the ending. My favorites were Kazul and Trouble. This is the only book I have read in this series. I believe I will read the rest of the books.
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Summary: Magical reading
Review: Although I didn't read the first two books in the tilogy, I was hooked on the first page of Calling on Dragons. Morwen leads a hard life as a witch and owner of not one but nine talking cats. Her life only gets harder when she; a six-foot, blue, talking donkey; a magician named Telemain; Queen Cimorene; two of Morwen's cats; and Kazul, King of the Dragons set off on the task of retrieving the sword of the Enchanted Forest. Along the way, they encounter spells, fire witches, wizards, and mud, which make their expedition difficult. Will they succeed and live to tell the tale?
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Summary: a review
Review: This book is the most excellent of all the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Patricia C. Wrede shows humor and upside-down fairy tales in this laughable book. The quality is incredible. READ IT!: ).
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Summary: VERY funny!
Review: The entire series has beeen funny so far but with the introduction of Killer, the giant blue floating winged donkey rabbit who is also stupid and who never learns his lesson, makes this boook simply hilarious. This time the story is from Morwen's point of view so we are treated to being able to hear the cats' snide comments, scornful insults and sarcasticness which are only heard by Morwen and Killer. the plot is that Mendanbar's sword has been stolen and must be returned before the wizard's suck the forest dry of magic. A group set off to search for it:Telemain, Cimorene, Morwen, two of her cats, Kazul and Killer. Mendanbar can't come because he has to maintain the spell on the forest. He is upset not only because he must stay behind but also because he is worried about Cimorene who is pregnant. The group set off, encountering a farmer who grows magical things, alot of mud and a fire witch who lives in a tower once inhabited by his sister Rachel, and sometimes gets knights that come to yell "Rachel, Rachel send down the chair!". As I said, an extremly funny story.
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Summary: Awesome Book
Review: This book was incredible. I couldn't put it down. It is a great children's book because it's about dragons,princes,wizards,and witches. If you liked Harry Potter, you will love this. I give it 2 thumbs up.
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I love fantasies, and I love books about mythical creatures. Reading the Enchanted Forest Chronicles were the first of my books on Dragons. I was intrigued by the humour of the story, and by the adventure. I had brought all 4 books home at once, and addicted in a moment. I had to finish them all in a day; curious of what was to happen. This one ,especially, was the most mysterious of the Chronicles, since you were left to wonder (if you hadn't gotten all 4 books together) what happens to Mendanbar, the hero of this story. I read this book (these books) last year, maybe 6 months ago, but the story is still in my head, and I would really look forward to more of Wrede's books, especially if they are as well-written, and amazing as these Chronicles, or this book alone.
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Summary: ...
Review: This book was really incredible. If you like fantasy books about magic and dragons then you will like this book.
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Summary: Great series!
Review: This book is great, probably one of my favorites. I love all of Morwen's cats and Killer(the Blue, flying, oversized, donkey-rabbit). It leaves you in a VERY suspenceful part and you can't WAIT to get the next one!
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