Trouble is brewing in the first book of the Tales from the Five Kingdoms series. The sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet but finds her treasure chest empty of gold. That doesn't stop her from kidnapping, blackmailing, and using more than a little magic to get what she needs. Will all her best-laid plans be foiled by the heroic Gracie Gillypot, two chatty bats - Marlon and Millie (Marlon's daughter), a gallant (if rather scruffy) prince - Marcus, the wickedest stepsister ever - Foyce, who is also a werewolf, a troll with a grudge - Gubble, and some very Ancient Crones (Elsie and Val)?
REVIEW - The Robe of Skulls was a book suggested by my son's school to read as part of their summer reading, as he is getting ready for fourth grade. As I was waiting for him to finish some other books he has started, I was taken with the synopsis and started reading this myself. This was an easy read and a fast paced one! I think my son will love this. Can't wait to read the next installment, bag of Bones...
PD Apr 2009 | 208 pp | 06.13.12 | A | 8-12 yrs
REVIEW - The Robe of Skulls was a book suggested by my son's school to read as part of their summer reading, as he is getting ready for fourth grade. As I was waiting for him to finish some other books he has started, I was taken with the synopsis and started reading this myself. This was an easy read and a fast paced one! I think my son will love this. Can't wait to read the next installment, bag of Bones...
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