I first read this book when I was in high schoolI've read it compulsively, once or twice a year since.I am now 31, graduated from university, and writingbooks of my own. It contains every detail you look for ina great fantasy, creativity, love,good vrs. evil and talking pigs! I recommend it for anyonewho reads fantasy novels for love of the genre.
Fun and Whimsical
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I just got pick up this book from an used bood store and glad I did. It's a cute fun little book and since I've never read any of Tolkien stuff I had no problem enjoying the story, though how anybody can compare a loooooooong novel with a short book is beyond me.The pig was cute and funny and the hyper-clean eel was amusing. It kind of makes me want to have an eel for a watch-animal and companion too. The anti-guest witch was also funny to read even though she had a short role.Overall it's a nice book for an afternoon read where all the characters come out swimmingly in the end, even the bad guys, who weren't all that bad.
Absolutely FABULOUS!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is excellent for any young reader who wants to explore books of the fantasy realm. The plot twists and can be unpredictable. The imagery is vivid. This is one book I shall never forget. Even though it's out of print, I highly recommend that anyone interested in Brush's book go out and find it!
An Excellent Fantasy Adventure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This book is of the fantasy genre. The main character of the book is a talking pig and this aspect is very interesting. The pig is personified yet never loses its characterization as a pig. The book is fun and filled with neat places and heroes and villains. Characters are brought to dwellings deep in the ocean, or they confront huge mythic demons. The book is wonderful and is a quick read.
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