Golem in the Gears (The Magic of Xanth, Book 9) [Mass Market Paperback]

Piers Anthony (Author)

Book Description

Series: Xanth Novels | Publication Date: January 12, 1986

Grundy Golem got no respect. So, to prove himself, he volunteered for a quest to find the long-lost dragon, Stanley Steamer. On the way, he somehow manages to free a damsel in distress-- but not without incurring the wrath of the Sea Hag in the process. And when it comes to avenging herself on Grundy, the Sea Hag will never give up....

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA In this ninth Xanth novel, Grundy Golem is feeling unappreciated, so he decides to begin a Quest to locate Princess Ivy's lost pet dragon, Stanley Steamer. Consultation with Good Magician Humfrey leads him to the Ivory Tower, where he rescues Rapunzel from the Sea Hag. As the Quest procedes, the Hag harries the couple and their companions. The puns that have made this series so popular with teens come thick and fast, although perhaps more forced and wearily than before. A lexicon of Xanthian people, places and things is attached.
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From the Publisher

Piers Anthony [Xanth] -- Piers Anthony redefined the fantasy series when he launched his Xanth books--they're(quite simply) pun for the whole family!

--Veronica Chapman, Senior Editor

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 327 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey; 1st edition (January 12, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345318862
• ISBN-13: 978-0345318862
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans.In addition to the Xanth series, Anthony is the author of many other best-selling works. Piers Anthony lives in Inverness, Florida.

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Fantasy!, August 28, 2000

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Thomas D. Harrington "archie_leech" (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golem in the Gears (The Magic of Xanth, Book 9) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love the Xanth series and this one remains my personal favorite. Grundy is a great, unlikely hero. The resident lilliputian smart-mouth of earlier Xanth novels, he shows us here us that wise-acres have feelings too, as he goes on a great quest that may or may not bring him true love.

The thing I like about Piers Anthony's Xanth series are the things its detractors hate about it: its pure whimsy and silliness. Modern fantasy can sometimes be grim and self-important, whereas a trip to Xanth is anything-can-happen day.

I know of no books which I digest more easily than Anthony's Xanth series. They are full of silly sexuality, engaging cleverness, emotional frailty and eternal optimism.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MOST SARCASTIC, YET ROMANTIC BOOK I'VE EVER READ, July 21, 1999

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This review is from: Golem in the Gears (The Magic of Xanth, Book 9) (Mass Market Paperback)

The sharp and bold Grundy the Golem makes an excellent character because of his natural sarcastic personality, and his awesome talent. I recommend this book to anybody of any age who has ever loved fantasy books. It grips your imagination and will take you to heighths you never dreamed possible. Piers Anthony is the best!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites!, February 11, 2004

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S. Elliot (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golem in the Gears (The Magic of Xanth, Book 9) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all of the books before this one, and I am starting on the next, Vale of the Vole. When Grundy went out in search of Stanley Steamer, I kept wondering if he would shoot his mouth off and get eaten by a neighboring creature. It didn't happen though. He did shoot his mouth off, but that's also what got him out of a whole mess of trouble. It was GREAT!!