Measle and the Wrathmonk [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Ian Ogilvy (Author), Nicholas Grace (Reader)

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listening Library; Unabridged edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030724587X
• ISBN-13: 978-0307245878
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #680,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter and I really liked this book., January 13, 2006

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Peter W. Shor (Wellesley, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measle and the Wrathmonk (Hardcover)

Don't pay any attention to the School Library Journal review. While some of the means our heros use to defeat the villain do seem relatively far-fetched (one of the review's complaints), the book is very entertaining anyway. I've suspected for a while that some of the reviews Amazon finds, like this one, are by people who merely skimmed the book, and I believe this review proves it. Contrary to the review, a half-inch boy never outruns a four-inch cockroach in this book. Or rather, he does, but he has a real big headstart. In fact, it's clear from reading the book that the cockroach actually can run much faster than our hero, so he has to outwit him instead.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get infected with this Measle!, April 1, 2005

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S. Hendricks "Six Million Dollar Man" (Los Angeles area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measle and the Wrathmonk (Hardcover)

This is a thoroughly entertaining children's book. For children there is just enough "scary" tension to have them worried about what could happen to Measle. The book demonstrates that even at a young age one is capable of facing fear and rising to confront adversity. It also shows that teamwork is important. It's a fun story despite the horrible situation Measle finds himself in. It's a great adventure for the age group it was written for.

If you have no objections to magic and wizardry, and you think that Harry Potter is not appropriate for your child, this could fill the bill. In fact, I think I enjoyed this as much as Harry Potter, if not more. (But I really hate comparing it to Harry Potter because the targeted age group is different, and I think this book stands on its own merits.)

I can't wait for the next "outbreak" of Measle`s predicaments.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Dash of Action, a Pinch of Fantasy...., August 30, 2004

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M. Carpenter "OpheliaXE" (Pheonxiville, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measle and the Wrathmonk (Hardcover)

Any 4-6 grader who loves action and/or fantasy will love this book! Ogilvy writes an exciting story encompassing everything from a tortured orphan to a bat-like beast, from a mysterious train set to a giant cocroach, and thrilling chase scenes to tunneling through a table! It is highly imaginative, and his excellent understanding of action pushes the reader through the well written scenes with little effort. Aside from a slightly contrived twist at the end, this is a well written and easily read book for any young person.