Book of Enchantments

This witty and charming collection of ten short fantasies includes a story, set in the Enchanted Forest, about Queen Cimorene's Frying Pan of Doom; a zany yarn about a magical blue chipmunk with a passion for chestnuts; and an eerie tale of a caliph who turns his vizier's daughter into a wolf.

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Posted: Feb-19-2009

Indeed, not just for kids

I'm only up to page 95, but this collection deserves 5 stars just by containing "Earthwitch." In its 25 pages, Wrede rivals the best grand opera.

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Posted: Jan-06-2009

Different from what I expected but great nonetheless

I read the Enchanted Forest Chronicles written by Patricia Wrede and I loved the four books. Then I saw this one and I expected something similar. However, the stories on this book are totally different from the books and different from each other, even though the style and the humour remain. I...

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Posted: Jul-01-2008

Magic frying pans and things that go bump in the night

I bought the Enchanted Forest Chronicles on the recommendation of a friend. So enjoyed them I bought this companion book of enchanted short stories. Only one of the stories relates directly to the original 'cast' of the Forest but each and every one of them a joy to behold.If you haven't read...

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Posted: Jun-16-2008

The Enchanted Forest and Other Unusual Places

This collection of short stories from Patricia C. Wrede is overall fascinating and readable. For those who adore the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, you will only find two tales that come from that familiar landscape; although some are written with the same light-hearted and matter-of-fact...

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Posted: Jan-20-2008

For readers after "The Enchanted Forest Chronicles"

I'll admit, Wrede is one of those authors that can make me enjoy reading silly fantasy in this world of horrible, trashy fantasy. It's just so much fun. "Book of Enchantments" is no exception.This book of ten short stories (and one delightful recipe) is very different from Wrede's series "The...

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Posted: Dec-03-2007

Good read...if you like short stories

I did enjoy the stories quite a bit, especially Roses by Midnight. They are all good stories, all very clearly written.My only dilemma was that I have read the entire 4 part series of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Ms. Wrede and with 4 books telling one story, I was left feeling a bit lacking...

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Posted: Oct-29-2007

An excellent, varied collection

I highly recommend this book to any fan of Patricia Wrede and any fan of YA Fantasy. This book is a collection of short stories that are pretty varied. There's one from the DRAGONS series Wrede did (a good, funny story, but not my fav). Some of the stories are funny, some long, some short....

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Posted: Aug-25-2007

Charming and well-written, as usual

What a charming collection of stories! As usual, Wrede writes with wit, skill and good humor. While some of her books are aimed at a fairly young audience (the Dealing with Dragons series) and some for older children and adults (the Sorcery and Cecelia series), I have enjoyed them all, and this...

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Posted: Feb-20-2007

Frying Pan of Doom Rocks!

Some of the stories in this anthology were a bit bizarre and dark. I really liked the humorous and clever stories, like the one about the Frying Pan of Doom. I have never laughed so hard!

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Posted: Aug-12-2005

Ten stories that shine like the stars

These stories vary a lot in content and feel, but they're all wonderful. Each is well-written, with strong female characters. "Rikiki and the Wizard" is written as a "S'Rian Folk Story", for a book of stories about an imaginary place called Liavek. It begins with a wizard who is very lucky...

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