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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Love these books! Jennifer is still managing Kazam with Tiger's assistance. With magic on the rise, King Snodd has realized that magic is going to be the way to make money so he has conspired with Amazing Blix to take over magic. But he has reckoned without Jennifer and her ability to figure things out. Also, the Transient Moose has begun to talk to Jennifer and help out Kazam. Things are definitely about to get interesting when a moose that appears and vanishes to different parts of the building suddenly begins to take an interest.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you like Jasper Fforde, this is another winner!
Jennifer Strange is once again acting manager of Kazam, and therefore, also in charge of dealing with all problems, complaints, lawyers, underhanded sorcerers, narrow-minded and patronizing kings, and Lady Mawgon. Not only that, but she's missing her Quarkbeast terribly, wondering how she could have led him so thoughtlessly into such danger. Then there's the mystery of the Transient Moose, and his sudden show of interest...
It was almost effortless to fall right back into Jennifer's world, with Tiger and all the wizards and sorcerers of Kazam. Witty, fun, and wonderful! I can't wait for the next book!
Jennifer Strange is once again acting manager of Kazam, and therefore, also in charge of dealing with all problems, complaints, lawyers, underhanded sorcerers, narrow-minded and patronizing kings, and Lady Mawgon. Not only that, but she's missing her Quarkbeast terribly, wondering how she could have led him so thoughtlessly into such danger. Then there's the mystery of the Transient Moose, and his sudden show of interest...
It was almost effortless to fall right back into Jennifer's world, with Tiger and all the wizards and sorcerers of Kazam. Witty, fun, and wonderful! I can't wait for the next book!
I didn't actually finish this one. I was reading with Piper back in March, and then we just never got back to it.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love that Jasper Fforde makes the everyday extraordinary and a little bizarre. The world of Kazam has this great if magic was a computer thing going on and it's so crazy it works. Jennifer Strange is once again trying to keep Kazam afloat as the world does its best to thwart her. She's so practical and smart I want to be her when I grow up. I love this series because it's great fun and I look forward to the next one.
I enjoyed this more than the first installment! Probably because accents! I should go back and listen to The Last Dragonslayer on audio as well.
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The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
The Last Dragonslayer (The Last Dragonslayer, #1)
The Song of the Quarkbeast (The Last Dragonslayer, #2)
The Eye of Zoltar (The Last Dragonslayer, #3)
The Great Troll War (The Last Dragonslayer, #4)
By: Jasper Fforde
My Rating: Four out of five stars.
Best for: 14 and up
Magic, dragons, and a whole lot of magnificent nonsense!
I've decided to officially join the Jasper Fforde Fan Club. Except...I don't think that's a thing. Don't mind me, I'm just having a fan club meeting and I'm all by myself.
Jasper Fforde specializes in magnificent nonsense. His stories are far fetched, random, bizarre, and wonderful. I say it takes a special writer to ask you to accept the strange just as it's written, and when you do, suddenly the odd seems normal--and even has meaning.
I've found this to be true in all his stories I've read, including The Last Dragonslayer series. It's YA, has no content concerns, each book in the 4 book series is a perfectly-sized 300 (ish) pages, and is all about magic, dragons, quests, and all the stuff that makes my book-nerd world go round.
The story is set in an alternate, modern day UK, where magic has always existed and is understood to be the force that makes things work--it's what keeps bicycles from tipping over, it's what let's microwaves cook food, it's what let's carpets fly, and it's what protects the world from the terrible and terrifying dragons! Unfortunately, the magic that once was in abundance is fading, and it's up to Jennifer Strange, the 15-year-old head of Kazam Mystical Arts Management, to find new and creative ways for the eclectic group of wizards in her employ to use their magical skills to make money. Times just aren't like they used to be! Once responsible for saving Kingdoms, today's magicians unclog drains and deliver pizzas via flying carpet. Business is plodding along, until Kazam's resident psychic predicts the death of the last dragon--and along with it perhaps the end of all magic!
These books are as full of heart as they are of fun, and I enjoyed them all tremendously. The cast of characters was colorful, the laughs were loud, and the fun was frequent. If you haven't tried Jasper Fforde yet yourself, The Last Dragonslayer would be an excellent place to start!
No content concerns, but I found the dialogue and humor often spent more time appealing to the upper end of the YA spectrum. I don't know that an average 12-year-old would appreciate these books as much as a thoughtful 16-year-old would. I'll say best for 14 and up.
Happy Reading!
The Value of a Star: Ratings Explained
The Last Dragonslayer (The Last Dragonslayer, #1)
The Song of the Quarkbeast (The Last Dragonslayer, #2)
The Eye of Zoltar (The Last Dragonslayer, #3)
The Great Troll War (The Last Dragonslayer, #4)
By: Jasper Fforde
My Rating: Four out of five stars.
Best for: 14 and up
Magic, dragons, and a whole lot of magnificent nonsense!
I've decided to officially join the Jasper Fforde Fan Club. Except...I don't think that's a thing. Don't mind me, I'm just having a fan club meeting and I'm all by myself.
Jasper Fforde specializes in magnificent nonsense. His stories are far fetched, random, bizarre, and wonderful. I say it takes a special writer to ask you to accept the strange just as it's written, and when you do, suddenly the odd seems normal--and even has meaning.
I've found this to be true in all his stories I've read, including The Last Dragonslayer series. It's YA, has no content concerns, each book in the 4 book series is a perfectly-sized 300 (ish) pages, and is all about magic, dragons, quests, and all the stuff that makes my book-nerd world go round.
The story is set in an alternate, modern day UK, where magic has always existed and is understood to be the force that makes things work--it's what keeps bicycles from tipping over, it's what let's microwaves cook food, it's what let's carpets fly, and it's what protects the world from the terrible and terrifying dragons! Unfortunately, the magic that once was in abundance is fading, and it's up to Jennifer Strange, the 15-year-old head of Kazam Mystical Arts Management, to find new and creative ways for the eclectic group of wizards in her employ to use their magical skills to make money. Times just aren't like they used to be! Once responsible for saving Kingdoms, today's magicians unclog drains and deliver pizzas via flying carpet. Business is plodding along, until Kazam's resident psychic predicts the death of the last dragon--and along with it perhaps the end of all magic!
These books are as full of heart as they are of fun, and I enjoyed them all tremendously. The cast of characters was colorful, the laughs were loud, and the fun was frequent. If you haven't tried Jasper Fforde yet yourself, The Last Dragonslayer would be an excellent place to start!
No content concerns, but I found the dialogue and humor often spent more time appealing to the upper end of the YA spectrum. I don't know that an average 12-year-old would appreciate these books as much as a thoughtful 16-year-old would. I'll say best for 14 and up.
Happy Reading!
Even better than the first. I adore all the characters and the way Fforde gives so many hints that go right over my head leaving me shocked at every surprise.