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mamap's review against another edition
3.0
Yep, it's lost it's appeal. Wizards have stolen the Sword of the King of the Enchanted Forest. Cimorene must leave Mendenbar to go and get it. BUT when she gets home she can't rescue Mendenbar until her baby grows to be old enough.
jholloed's review against another edition
4.0
Borrowed at an audiobook from the library. Getting back to this series from a long time ago.
From another reviewer @Julie, but describes mt feelings well "Cliffhanger!!! Definitely a fun read, from Old MacDonald to Rapunzel (actually Rachel's and she had a chair) tower. Silliness abounds and also some action. And in this one we get to hear what Morwen's cats say."
From another reviewer @Julie, but describes mt feelings well "Cliffhanger!!! Definitely a fun read, from Old MacDonald to Rapunzel (actually Rachel's and she had a chair) tower. Silliness abounds and also some action. And in this one we get to hear what Morwen's cats say."
ohemgeebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lisawreading's review against another edition
4.0
After a shaky beginning, Calling on Dragons builds up enough excitement to earn a 4-star rating -- although it was very tempting to simply walk away and mark this one as DNF in the first chapter or two. The biggest flaw of this book is the overabundance of talking animals. We meet 12 talking cats in the first chapter, and it appeared that I was actually going to have to pay attention and sort out which was which.
Fortunately, only a few of the cats (plus a rabbit who's been turned into a seven-foot-tall, blue, winged donkey) are involved in the rest of the action, and the attention shifts back to familiar characters from the first two books in the series, Cimorene and Morwen. Someone has stolen the magical sword from the Enchanted Forest, and these two terrific women (along with the cats and donkey and the King of the Dragons) set off to reclaim the sword before disaster strikes.
The action becomes quite a lot of fun, with plenty of funny dialogue and situations to liven up the adventure. There are hints of danger - but it never ends up feeling particularly threatening.
This series is quite entertaining and a good pick for sharing with kids. My 12-year-old son is reading the books at the same time as I am, and he's enjoying it very much. We've both become involved with the characters and the story, and plan to start #4 right away.
Fortunately, only a few of the cats (plus a rabbit who's been turned into a seven-foot-tall, blue, winged donkey) are involved in the rest of the action, and the attention shifts back to familiar characters from the first two books in the series, Cimorene and Morwen. Someone has stolen the magical sword from the Enchanted Forest, and these two terrific women (along with the cats and donkey and the King of the Dragons) set off to reclaim the sword before disaster strikes.
The action becomes quite a lot of fun, with plenty of funny dialogue and situations to liven up the adventure. There are hints of danger - but it never ends up feeling particularly threatening.
This series is quite entertaining and a good pick for sharing with kids. My 12-year-old son is reading the books at the same time as I am, and he's enjoying it very much. We've both become involved with the characters and the story, and plan to start #4 right away.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
I love most of this book, although I hate the ending (yes, I have read them all, I know why, but I still hate it). But Killer and the fire witches are great characters!
leahrdswan's review against another edition
3.75
This was probably my least favorite of the series but it still held the same charm as the others.
I only wonder why it had to be specifically 16 years for the son. I think I agree with with the author in that I don't love the conclusion of this book but it wrapped itself enough so that we could be ready for the 4th
I only wonder why it had to be specifically 16 years for the son. I think I agree with with the author in that I don't love the conclusion of this book but it wrapped itself enough so that we could be ready for the 4th
knitter22's review against another edition
4.0
Princess Cimorene is now Queen Cimorene, and Patricia C. Wrede has populated the Enchanted Forest with some new characters. She may have written these books for a YA audience, but even adult readers will find that the characters change, grow, and mature. Calling on Dragons is narrated by the witch Morwen. We've been introduced to her in the first two books in the series, but she plays a larger role here, especially because she is the only one who can communicate with her nine cats. The Society of Wizards wants the magic that is present in the Enchanted Forest, and they've also stolen the enchanted sword that is tied to the forest's magic. Will the sword be found, recovered, and wielded by someone good or evil? This book ends on a cliffhanger, but I have no doubt that Patricia Wrede will build further on the solid foundation she has laid in the first three books and provide a satisfying resolution to the power struggle in the fourth book.
ajreader's review against another edition
3.0
Read my full thoughts on this book and hundreds more over at Read.Write.Repeat.
Though the original charm of the series lingers, this third installment has some major pitfalls which leave it without the same magic.
Though the original charm of the series lingers, this third installment has some major pitfalls which leave it without the same magic.
efjens's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, nostalgic read, but I don't love it so much as book two. I loved Morwen and her cats, but Killer was just a little too silly for me reading as an adult (I think I liked him better as a kid). The main purpose of this one is really to prepare for book four, and the 'cliffhanger' ending is the most sastisfying part for just that reason. It sets us up for the final book in a really satisfying way. I think the payoff of the series arc will retroactively justify a middling middle book.
library_rift's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0