Measle stubbssam lee stubbs the main character in the book. Jul 02, 2004 measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy 206pp, oxford. Ian ogilvy has written about measle, a 10yearold boy who has just reunited with his parents 2 weeks before and is still recovering from his memories of the evil wrathmonk basil tramplebone. Ian ogilvy books list of books by author ian ogilvy. Ian ogilvy has written two adult books and this is his first book for children. A magical adventure story about an orphan called measle who lives with his horrible guardian, basil tramplebone. Even the critics seem to like them with the guardiansaying of the first one, measle and the wrathmonk, that this is a book that smells superbly foulideal fare for seven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is also an actor and has appeared in many plays, as well as in the popular british tv series the saint, in. His books detailing the adventures of measle stubbs have been translated and published in more than 24 countries.
Measle and the slitherghoul ogilvy, ian, mould, chris on. Ian ogilvy is the author of two other books about the intrepid measle stubbs. Even the critics seem to like them with the guardiansaying of the first one, measle and the wrathmonk, that this is a book that smells superbly foulideal fare for seven to 11yearolds. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy unknown edition by ian ogilvy unknown, published 2005. Measle and the dragodon and measle and the mallockee. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Jun 03, 2004 measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy was an awesome book.
Aimed at a slightly younger audience than the harry potter books, ogilvy once again creates an atmosphere laced with equal parts goofiness and menace, and then turns loose his plucky little hero, measle stubbs. Second exciting book featuring likeable hero, measle, as well as a few other more unlikeable characters. In this story measle is up against not one wrathmonk, but a whole gang of them. Ian ogilvy twelveyearold orphan measle stubbs is shrunk down to half an inch tall and placed in a toy train set by his evil guardian, the wrathmonk. Basil is a wrathmonk the worst kind of wizard and when he find measle playing with his beloved train set he zaps him with an evil spell. Measle and the dragodon by ian ogilvy, paperback barnes. This is the second exciting adventure story about measle, following on from measle and the wrathmonk. Reviewed by shannon childrens book club measle stubbs, the hero of this book, is a very unfortunate boy. Praise for the first book in the series, measle and the wrathmonk. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy, paperback barnes. Review of the book measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy. This is a sequel to the first genius book measle and the wrathmonk. Sometime british actor, and now american author, ian ogilvy continues to show his writing chops in this sequel to measle and the wrathmonk. Ian ogilvy has 21 books on goodreads with 3349 ratings.
Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy published by oxford university press, 2004 isbn 0192719521. If this book appeals then why not try blood beast by darren shan. Buy a cheap copy of measle and the wrathmonk book by ian ogilvy. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Measle and the wrathmonk is quirky story, that has excitement on every page, im and my mum bought this book to read, i thought it looked quite interesting from just looking at the cover, and within the 1st page of reading it you want to keep reading on, it has a great story line, and not one page of it bores you. Ian ogilvy is the author of measle and the wrathmonk 3. Measle stubbs lives in a dreary, horrible house, with basil tramplebone, his dreary, horrible guardian. Measle and the mallockee ian ogilvy other book format. Measle, thin, hungry and scruffy, takes on basil, allpowerful wrathmonk. The novel was first published in 2005 by oxford university press in the uk and harpercollins in the us characters. Looking for measle and the mallockee ian ogilvy other book format. Actor and writer ian ogilvy s quirky debut novel for children is now available inpaperback.
As well as starring in the saint for a number of years, he has also appeared in many other tv productions, films, and west end stage plays. Theyre hoping this book is made into a movie, as seems to happen with most good books in this genre. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy published by oxford university press, 2004. His life is miserable, and suddenly gets worse when measle finds himself on the wrong end of one of basils evil spells. The first novelists lilliputian scenes offer some keen suspense, wrote pw of this tale in which 10yearold measle finds himself in the care of a. I had to read the book twice to fully understand it, but after that, it was pretty fun. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today.
Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy a magical adventure story about an orphan called measle who lives with his horrible guardian, basil tramplebone. It has been translated into at least seven languages, and a film version is in development. Verified purchase my sixthgrade students read ian ogilvys measle and the wrathmonk as a part of our fantasy genre reading unit. Honestly, you could hear a pin drop when i was reading certain sections of the story. The novel was first published in 2004 by oup in the uk and harper collins in the us. Measle and the wrathmonk measle, book 1 by ian ogilvy. Measle and the dragodon is a childrens novel written by ian ogilvy and illustrated by chris mould. It was reissued by oup in 2010 under the title the funfair of fear the author describes the setting as a deserted theme park at night in the pouring rain. He cuts his hair with kitchen knives, his clothes challenge the trade descriptions act and he doesnt even know where the bathroom is. This is a magical adventure story about an orphan called measle who lives with his horrible guardian, basil tramplebone. Measle stubbs has a rotten life, and his guardian basic tramplebone is determined to make it worse when he shrinks measle to a halfaninch tall and traps him i. A measle stubbs adventure by ian ogilvy and chris mould at. Books by ian ogilvy author of measle and the wrathmonk.
Basil is a wrathmonk, the worst kind of wizard, and when he finds measle playing with his train set, he casts an evil spell on him. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy 9780192755162. By ian ogilvy measle and the wrathmonk library binding. It had alot of adventure, and also had alot of interesting characters.
Ogilvy is also a playwright and novelist, currently working on a series of childrens books. Ian will be coming to the uk for the publication of measle and wrathmonk in june 2004. Measle and the wrathmonk is a childrens fantasy novel written by ian ogilvy and illustrated by chris mould. Measle and the mallockee is a childrens novel written by ian ogilvy and illustrated by chris mould. Measle and the wrathmonk, measle and the dragodon, measle and the mallockee, measle and the slitherghoul, and measle and the doompit. Ian ogilvy was a wellknown english actor before he became a childrens author, and it shows in his talent for dialogue, pace and characterizations. He lives with his slithery guardian basil tramplebone in his dark cold house. Measle and his dog, tinker, also have to outwit numerous fairground creatures which come alive in a most alarming way, and the evil dragodon and his dragon. Blian ogilvy has written two adult books and this is his first book for children. Measle and the wrathmonk and its sequel, measle and the dragodon. The mysterious dragodon and his gang of wicked wrathmonks have cast a spell on measles dad and snatched his mum.
Michael rosen applauds ian ogilvys gripping tale of shrunken heroes, stinky villains and a toy train, measle and wrathmonk. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy overdrive rakuten. It was released in 2004 by oup in the uk and by harpercollins in the us. In recent years ian has become best known for his series of books detailing the adventures of measle stubbs. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy 9780192719522. His life is miserable, and suddenly gets worse when measle. See all books authored by ian ogilvy, including measle and the wrathmonk, and measle and the dragodon, and more on thriftbooks. Measle is an unfortunate little chap he is caught in the grip of being yet another persecuted childhero of a childrens book. May 3, 2010 roselle public librarys book talkers series. Paperback verified purchase my sixthgrade students read ian ogilvys measle and the wrathmonk as a part of our fantasy genre reading unit. I had to read the book twice to fully understand it, but after that, it was. This is because it was a kind of strange storyline that took a while to comprehend.
Measle and wrathmonk by ian ogilvy books the guardian. Basil is a wrathmonk the worst kind of wizard and when he finds measle playing with his beloved train set he zaps him with an evil spell. Measle and the wrathmonk by ogilvy, ian, mould, chris. Measle and the wrathmonk 9780060586850 by ogilvy, ian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Mar 15, 2008 sometime british actor, and now american author, ian ogilvy continues to show his writing chops in this sequel to measle and the wrathmonk. Measle and the wrathmonk project gutenberg selfpublishing. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy by ian ogilvy. My sixthgrade students read ian ogilvy s measle and the wrathmonk as a part of our fantasy genre reading unit. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy was an awesome book.
Measle and the wrathmonk is a childrens fantasy book written by ian ogilvy and illustrated by chris mould and published by oxford university press. Measle and the wrathmonk shortlisted for the nottingham childrens book award and the bedfordshire childrens libraries award. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy book 22 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,077 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Measle and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy 206pp, oxford.
Measle and the wrathmonk is delightful to read aloud and had the kids hooked right from the beginning. Measle and the mallockee by ian ogilvy, paperback barnes. Oct 14, 20 measles and the wrathmonk by ian ogilvy is the first in a series of magical fantasy adventures about a small boy called measles, who in all the best traditions of childrens fantasy novels, is an orphan, living with a creepy guardian, in a creepy house. The books have been translated into at least 15 languages, and there are plans citation needed to produce a film. Colossal adventures in a miniature worldmeasle stubbs l. He is also an actor and has appeared in many plays, as well as in the popular british tv series the saint, in which he played the title role. Measle is an orphan who lives with his horrible guardian, basil tramplebone. A terrific adventure in which the writing and the invention burst into life times educational supplement come to think of it, stink is what ogilvy does best.
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