- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (July 6 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0192755161
- ISBN-13: 978-0192755162
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,391,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Mix Of Suspense and Fantasy,
By John (Ontario) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Measle and the Wrathmonk (Paperback)
If you like a book with excitement, revenge, and a few touching moments, then this is the book for you. Measle and The Wrathmonk, by Ian Ogivly, is a great fantasy book.The main character’s name is Measle Stubbs. He’s shy, friendly, smelly, and smart for someone who hasn’t had an education. Measle’s parents died when he was very young and they left him a huge amount of money. He has a cruel legal guardian named Basil Tramplebone. Basil is Measle’s fourth cousin twelve times removed and he loves money. It’s weird, but the judge that decided Measle was too young to have the money himself, and sent Basil to take care of him, looked almost exactly like Basil, and Basil is a devastatingly ugly, terrible, horrifying creature. His skin is pure white and his hands are as cold as ice. His eyes are like fish eyes that follow Measle’s every move. Yes, he’s that creepy. They both live in a dreary, horrible, ugly house. In this house, Basil has a magnificent train set in the attic, with amazing features. Basil only lets Measle come watch him play with it once a year. This wasn’t going to work for Measle, because he was dieing to see it again. Then, Measle came up with a plan. The plan was to get Basil out of the house by telling him he there was a phone call for him from the bank telling about some extra money, and Measle knows how Basil feels about money. Then, once he’s out of the house, Measle will go up to the attic and play with the train set. It was a great plan, except that Measle forgot it was Sunday, and banks are closed on Sunday! Hopefully, Basil will forget, too.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Harry?,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: MEASLE AND THE WRATHMONK (Paperback)
This book i would deffinatly say is for younger readers, or readers who are young at heart. I thought it was acceptionally well done!! i have also read it's sequel "Measle and the Dragodon" and i am very much looking forward to the third (Measle and the Mallockee) I am at a loss for words to describe how good this book is. It's action packed, and extremly funny. It makes one forget the troubles of the world. I have rarely read anything as amusing and wonderful as this. Even Harry Potter can barely compare. Measle Stubbs is an acceptional boy, who with his courage and pure of heart takes us on a whirl wind adventure. Through his journy he makes some valuable friends, and in less than 48 hours his life goes from terrible to terribly wonderful. I could hardly put this book down, and when i did, i was always thinking about it. it's deffinatly a good read!
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4.6 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter and I really liked this book.,
By Peter W. Shor - Published on Amazon.com
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!,
By S. Hendricks "Six Million Dollar Man" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: 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....,
By M. Carpenter "OpheliaXE" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: 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.
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