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(3.05) - 566 listener ratings
Publisher Description
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Muddle Earth.
As the third moon rises over Muddle Earth's Perfumed Bog, the twinkling lights are lit on a small houseboat, home to a wizard, Randalf, and his familiar, a very sarcastic budgie called Veronica. Randalf is in trouble: he's stony broke. He's just spent his last silver pipsqueak. There's only one way for a wizard to make cash on Muddle Earth, and that's by doing some magic.
There's just one problem: Randalf has lost his spell book. He's just got a fragment of paper with half a spell on it, telling him how to summon a Great Warrior Hero. The last one, Quentin the Cake-Baker, wasn't a great success. But this time, it's going to be different.
Meanwhile, life is about to change beyond recognition for Joe Jefferson, an ordinary schoolboy on ordinary Earth, and his dog, Henry. He is about to be introduced to a world of ogres and goblins, batbirds, pink stinky hogs, flying cupboards, and terrifying teddy bears.
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"I remember reading this when I was younger. Although I don't remember the details, all the creatures and characters never ceased to make me giggle. Even after five years, I remember this book. :] Great read for a younger audience!"
— Mazohyst (5 out of 5 stars)
Muddle Earth Listener Reviews
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" hard to read. kind of all over the place, which is surprising for this prolific author of such imaginative tales. "
— Janet, 2/13/2014 -
" nice to dip into, with good imagination. "
— David, 2/7/2014 -
" Enjoyed this goofy fantasy story of a young boy who is pulled into Muddle Earth as a warrior-hero. A spoof on Narnia and Tolkien's books. Lots of goofy events like attacking wardrobes and helmets of sarcasm. "
— Corinneecomly, 2/2/2014 -
" Definatly for a younger audience, but it is funny, playful, and has the best bad guy in any number of worlds. I will be buying this and reading it to my boys. "
— Ki, 1/23/2014 -
" I love all Paul Stewart's books, but this one is especially imaginative. "
— Wade, 1/14/2014 -
" If your kids have imagination and a sense of humor, this is for them. "
— Zaza, 1/12/2014 -
" Muddle Earth by Paul Stewart (2007) "
— Rose, 11/23/2013 -
" This book is hilarious! It's kinda a spoof on Lord of the Rings. I got a kick out of it, very entertaining! "
— Sarah, 11/4/2013 -
" I cant remember this so clearly as its been a long time since I last read it but I do remember it being my favourite book when I was around 8, to this day its still one of the only books that really made me laugh out loud! "
— Anna, 11/2/2013 -
" Liked it. Definitely a good for a kid or an adult who can suspend reality. Amused me. Easy read. "
— Amy, 9/7/2013 -
" It was very good. Very imaginative and fictional good throughout the ages. "
— Zedxed, 8/8/2013 -
" I absolutely adore Paul Stewart's books. "
— Brianna, 7/18/2013 -
" Great children's story for parents to read to their little kids, or for a an avid reader of 7-9 years old. Cute story, funny. "
— Rachel, 2/17/2013 -
" Nice little journey into the world of Muddle Earth, where the moons rise occasionally, and the elves do all the hard work. "
— Mandy, 1/17/2013 -
" One of my most memorable childrens books that I read as a teenager :P "
— Alex, 12/30/2012 -
" June 2009 - This is a hilarious trilogy-in-one-volume for kids. If Shrek was a riff on Lord of the Rings instead of fairy tales, this is what it would be. "
— Michael, 12/14/2012 -
" fun, very "british" juvenile fiction. Silly yet interesting. Fun and light. Good if you have spare time, but not remarkable enough to say it's a must-read. "
— Ben, 7/28/2012 -
" Ha ha! This was absolutely wild! Thoroughly reccomended for a good read. "
— Liz, 6/26/2012 -
" This was an OK read and I'm sure my kids are going to love it but I didn't like it as well as The Edgewood Chronicles. The illustrations as usual were great and highly entertaining. "
— Shawna, 5/9/2012 -
" Remember reading this when I was younger. The characters are funny and charismatic and the plot is surprisingly gripping. "
— Ryan, 3/28/2012 -
" I read this with my nine year old son. I would fall asleep when it was his turn to read a chapter...this was one dull book. "
— Joanie, 3/14/2012 -
" This book was a lot of fun. I would have to say that it is similar to books by Terry Pratchett, in that the author is making fun of the whole fantasy genre. Older kids, about 4th grade and beyond will love this book! "
— Valerie, 1/31/2012 -
" A hilarious parody of the Lord of The Rings. "
— Janie, 1/29/2012 -
" Very daft read this when I was young. "
— Matt, 10/27/2011 -
" all I can say is.... HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!! "
— Lara, 8/20/2011 -
" read this quite a while ago but still think it is really good love the stories from these authors "
— Aisha, 5/12/2011 -
" Amazing book, very funny, always puts me in a great mood, Defintly for the young and young at heart. "
— Alayna, 4/20/2011 -
" Les enfants trouveront cette aventure très drôle mais sans profondeur. C'est toutefois divertissant. "
— Justine, 3/22/2011
About Chris Riddell
Chris Riddell is the co-creator of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series, with Paul Stewart. He is an award winning illustrator of many children’s books including the Pirate Diary. He is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.
About John Sessions
John Sessions is a highly versatile actor and comedian best known for his comic work in films such as My Night with Reg, In the Bleak Midwinter, and The Pope Must Die, as well as the television shows Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The New Statesman, and Spitting Image.