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Three children befriend an unusual parrot and spider and travel with them to Mythologia, the magical land of mythical animals, to try and save it from being taken over by the evil Cockatrices. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars now published as 'The Battle for Castle Cockatrice', January 11, 2002

By	gypsy.castle (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews

I can remember my head teacher reading this book to me in his class 17 years ago and am now revisiting it as literature for some theatre workshops with year 6 children. The colourful characters, language and visual images must be passed down to the next generation. the parrot with lumbago, the pheonix and the screaming mandrakes were just a part of the books appeal. It definately ranks with its predecessors like C.S.Lewis, Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear and a must for any child(or adult!!) who has read Lemony Snickett, Artemis Fowl or the Harry Potter books. Of course thats only my opinion so id recommend that you read it yourself!!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to start children or young adults with, October 2, 2001

By	"plibrary" (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Talking Parcel (Hardcover)

I read this book as a young child, and absolutely fell in love with it. I checked it out of my home town library many, many, many times. I truly wish it was still in print--I would buy it for my home and the libray I am director of. The characters are charming, funny, scary, loveable, and very imaginative. The story draws you in, and makes you wish there was a sequel so you could read some more. Would highly recommend to someone else.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!, April 17, 2005

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This review is from: The Talking Parcel (Hardcover)

my teacher read this magical book to us in year 6 and me and my friends have never forgotten it. it is written in a way that really captures the audience. I've been trying to find it as i now want a copy to always have with me and maybe someday read to my children. it is such a fantastic book anyone that is around this age should really concider this book!! it is truely magical!!