The Ogre Of Oglefort. Eva Ibbotson (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Star parts: A long while ago I read The Secret of Platform 13 1/2 and it left me with this lovely warm fuzzy feeling inside. This was Ibbotson's last book before she died. This one isn't so warm and fuzzy, if anything all the characters are a little dark: the hag, the troll and the Princess! Yes, they are all a little on the dark side. But we do feel for them. We feel for them far more than the Ogre and people who are bothering the Ogre at his castle. They're actually kind of annoying. And the ogre's sisters, oooh they're awful. In the end everything works out, more or less, and you're left with a certain sense of satisfaction. Black clouds: But there were times where I wondered where the story was going. And whether that bit was entirely necessary. And the Ogre really is a right royal pain and I'm not sure he gets enough of a comeuppance. The ending seemed a bit over long. Do I recommend it: Basically I did enjoy it. It was funny and clever in parts, but I just have that memory of that 'other' book and maybe I think that that one was better. So if you haven't read that other book, read this one first. That's my advice. This is the first book that I read of Eva Ibbotson. She is a wonderful writer. Its ashamed that she passed away before she retired from writing children's books. The Ogre of Oglefort was a wonderful adventure for a orphan named Ivo Bell. He meets a Hag from Dribble named Hilda Garbuttle. She and her friends - a troll, a wizard and Ivo set out to save Princess Mirella from the horrible Ogre of Oglefort. Its a great book that has humor, adventure, magic and animals. I would recommend it.
What do You think about The Ogre Of Oglefort. Eva Ibbotson (2011)?
I really enjoyed this book and loved how the characters were a bit unconventional.
—TootToot
love this children's author with wit and style in the tradition of roald dahl!
—Britt
A fun easy enjoyable read. Not the wow of 5 stars, but everything but.
—suph83
Ok, but a bit dissapointing. I liked the ending though!
—terina
