The Ogre of Oglefort (Hardcover) by Eva Ibbotson

from KimJD

From August 2011 SLJ:Gr 3-5-In post-World War II Britain, as their lands have been taken over by modern industry, hags, trolls, wizards, and other magical beings have been forced to move to the cities and find menial jobs. The one bright spot in an otherwise drab existence is the annual Summer Me...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

The best Ibbotson I've read so far. She put everything in her heart into this one, and it works magically (no pun intended). If you've been thinking about reading her, hearing her name come up periodically but not getting around to checking her out, you could do worse than to start here.

from foggidawn

A hag, a troll, a bumbling wizard, and an orphan boy are an unlikely set of adventurers, but they may be just what is needed in these circumstances. You see, it appears that Princess Mirella has been kidnapped by the fearsome ogre of Oglefort -- but, as we all know, appearances can be deceiving! ...

from rwilliamson

Fun, fast read with likeable characters. I was hoping for a sequel until I realized Mrs. Ibbotson died in 2012. Her books Dial-A Ghost and The Great Ghost Rescue have helped several students become hooked on reading.

from rwilliamson

Fun, fast read with likeable characters. I was hoping for a sequel until I realized Mrs. Ibbotson died in 2012. Her books Dial-A Ghost and The Great Ghost Rescue have helped several students become hooked on reading.