Heaven Cent

by Piers Anthony

Book Overview

In the mind of Xanth's precious shapeshifting Prince Dolph, the perfect was to see the world is to search for the missing sorcerer, Humfrey. Setting off with his faithfuls companion, Marrow, an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380752883
• ISBN13: 9780380752881
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Very Good, Filled w/ Suspense

This is an great book like all others in the Xanth Series. As a fantasy lover, i think this comes close to my favorite Xanth book. This book narrates the story of Dolph's quest (Ivy's little bro) and how he happens to be stuck between two girls. Really i think it is quite simple to solve the problem, but if u want to see what i mean read the book.

Gotta love Xanth

Summary on back of book: "To Xanth's precocious shape-shifter Prince Dolph, searching for Humfrey, the missing sorcerer, is a perfect chance to see the world. Setting off with his faithful companion Marrow, an enchanted skeleton, he will penetrate an island of illusion...excape a goblin kingdom...outwit a husband-hungry mermaid...nest-sit for fiery dragons...and find romance with a slinky princess--all on his way to discovering a magic coin with the answers!"I LOVE Anthony's Xanth series, and of all his characters, Prince Dolph, Nada, and Electra are my three favorites. The love story that occurs among the three is riveting. If you read any of the several books in this fantastic series, read Heaven Cent--and make sure that you catch the conclusion to their dilemma in Isle of View!

The absolute Best!

Heaven Cent was the first Anthony book that I had the pleasure of reading. This book about prince Dolph, son of Dor and Irene, is absolutlely charming. Dolph goes on a quest to find out what happened to Magician Humphrey, accompanied by Marrow Bones. Dolph being a young boy finds himself in the strangest of situations. The young prince ends up being bethrothed to two different girls, Nada Naga and Electra. This humorous book is sure to make you love Piers and his sense of humor, though I do suggest that you start from the begining with A Spell For Chameleon. This will make the reading much more enjoyable.

One of the best fiction series ever made!

This is one of the best books in the Xanth trilogy. Nine-year-old Prince Dolph is on a quest to find the Good Magician Humphrey. Everyone had been looking for the Good Magician, and so far no one had a clue where he went. But Dolph was determined to find out. With his trusted companion Marrow Bones, Dolph went out for an adventure. His books are very punny and have lots of adventure, and even more so in this book.

Characters & Talents are awesome

The best thing about Piers Anthony's Xanth novels are the young men and women who battle with the right and honoirable thing to do. This one stands out among 23, along with A Spell for Chameleon, Castle Roogna, Ogre Ogre, and Question Quest. Dolph's talent of shape-changing makes it a lot of fun. I like when the dragon and merwoman have two different concepts of the fire-water-sand game. Nine-year-old kids with awesome talents who get to hug hot women are lots of fun to read about. Five stars.