The Song Of The Quarkbeast (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
Jennifer Strange, non-magical manager of Kazam Mystical Arts, accepts a high-paying job for the firm to retrieve a ring that does not want to be found. They manage to pry it out from among the stones and spells at the bottom of a well, but Jennifer suspects their client is up to no good and refuses to hand it over. Meanwhile, King Snodd and his new Court Mystician, the All Powerful Blix, are plotting to end the helpful ways of Kazam and turn Blix's magical firm, iMagic, into a highly profitable business. A contest between the rival teams of wizards is announced: the first to rebuild a collapsed bridge will gain the favor of King Snodd.Loved the silliness and all the oddball characters. Good for Pratchett fans. Book 2 in a funny middle grades fantasy series, perfect for a readers who enjoy a bit of Douglas Adams-style absurdity. Set in the Ununited Kingdoms, filled with characters like The King's Useless Brother and the Mysterious X (who is either an actual person or just a mist that can put thoughts in your mind). The main character is a sensible and quick-witted girl who manages a group of magicians and these books tend to appeal particularly to girls, though boys in my school enjoy them, too, especially their sense of humor.
What do You think about The Song Of The Quarkbeast (2013)?
This was meant for a young adult audience so I found it to be a little simplistic.
—dixee
These books seem to always start off slow but end on a really high note!
—tearsxofxblood
Quirky, random, unexpected. Gotta love Fforde.
—Guygreen23
