The Rise And Fall Of Mount Majestic (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Favorite bits:"And the poor overburdened donkey, evidently knowing that the benefits of obeying her master far outweighed the risk of a bruised rear end, used good business sense and trotted as quickly as her wobbly legs would carry her..." (accompanied by a wonderful illustration of said poor donkey)"Guafnoggle answered through his sobs, overwhelmed with grief and completely choked up with punctuation. 'Wouldn't, you? Be dead...if! you were; torn (in) half?' he said. 'Everything is so: fragile.'""Code of Courtesy: Glossaries should be seen and not heard, so please do not make rude noises or raucous laughter while you are reading this in the middle of the library.""Ned: A pepper mill worker, not very interesting but suffices to move the plot along." When Persimmony Smudge breaks the Giving Pot accidentally in a fit of anger at her sister, she leaves the house to find Theodore the potter and get a new one. But on her way she gets lost, nearly eaten by a poison-tongued jumping tortoise, and begins the adventure of her life. This is an intelligent, sweet little fantasy but it doesn't really stand out from other recent books. The art by Brett Helquist is also nothing novel, since his style is so recognizable. Fun but forgettable. 4th grade and up.
What do You think about The Rise And Fall Of Mount Majestic (2010)?
really liking this book. I hope they make a movie of it. It'd make a good movie.6/10
—Rcwt
