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E. Aster Bunnymund and the Battle of the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core (The Guardians #2)
Forget the bunny trail.…In this addition to the groundbreaking series from the legendary William Joyce, Guardian E. Astor Bunnymund is on the warpath.Pitch, the Nightmare King, and his Fearlings had been soundly driven back by Nicholas St. North and company in the first Guardians’ adventure. But now Pitch has disappeared completely—and out of sight does NOT make for out of...more
ebook, 272 pages
Published
February 21st 2012
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
(first published February 2012)
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I’m just as enthralled with the second book of The Guardians series as I was with the first. These are fantastic tales; great for reading aloud. They are full of magic and imagination.
WARNING- This review will mention characters and possibly events from Book 1 Nicholas Saint North and the Battle of the Nightmare King.
E. Aster Bunnymund begins right where book 1 ended. Katherine, North and Ombric are still with the Luna Llamas learning what they can from them and the Yeti. Nightlight patrols each...more
WARNING- This review will mention characters and possibly events from Book 1 Nicholas Saint North and the Battle of the Nightmare King.
E. Aster Bunnymund begins right where book 1 ended. Katherine, North and Ombric are still with the Luna Llamas learning what they can from them and the Yeti. Nightlight patrols each...more
Okay! Well I'm hooked! I absolutely can't wait for this imaginative marvelous series to continue! William Joyce is a true genius, full of such imagination that he may be from the magical world that his characters are from. You know all of those magical beings that children believe in during their young years and that parents don't want to tell them the truth about but know they must eventually? You know...Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, the Man in the Moon, etc.? Well, read and share these first thre...more
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
Another wonderful entry in this fabulous series which harkens back to the fantasy of L. Frank Baum, both in its whimsical early 19th century brand of fantasy and in its style of writing which includes chapter titles such as "Wherein the Friends Must Separate" and " In Which There Is a Fearful Discovery and a Whisper of Hope". The story continues on from Book One which ended happily but left a quest unfulfilled. All our old friends are back again as they sea...more
Another wonderful entry in this fabulous series which harkens back to the fantasy of L. Frank Baum, both in its whimsical early 19th century brand of fantasy and in its style of writing which includes chapter titles such as "Wherein the Friends Must Separate" and " In Which There Is a Fearful Discovery and a Whisper of Hope". The story continues on from Book One which ended happily but left a quest unfulfilled. All our old friends are back again as they sea...more
Overall, this second book felt more well put together than its predecessor.
The build-up of the story felt more natural, and the final action didn't seem to come out of nowhere as it did in St. North.
Perhaps the recap of the previous book was a little long, but for the intended younger readers this is most likely not a problem.
The characters are starting to fill themselves out, and if this series apparently needs more books to make its characters well-rounded then that's perfectly alright with me...more
The build-up of the story felt more natural, and the final action didn't seem to come out of nowhere as it did in St. North.
Perhaps the recap of the previous book was a little long, but for the intended younger readers this is most likely not a problem.
The characters are starting to fill themselves out, and if this series apparently needs more books to make its characters well-rounded then that's perfectly alright with me...more
This is the second book in the "Guardians" series - the next ones are due out this fall, just before the movie version of the series comes out. I DO like these books - they were written in response to a question from the author's child. "Do all the fairy tale characters know each other?" So William Joyce set out to, in effect, create a mythology where they DO all know each other.
Very inventive, very whimsical, and I love Joyce's illustrations. They are a good fit for a fairytale. But I still fee...more
Very inventive, very whimsical, and I love Joyce's illustrations. They are a good fit for a fairytale. But I still fee...more
My biggest regret is that the movie "Rise of the Guardians" didn't use this version of the Easterbunny. My second biggest regret is that this book needs more Easterbunny. Other than that, AWESOME!
But I'm getting ahead of myself. *sheepish smile*
After Nicholas St. North (Santa Claus), we get E. Aster Bunnymund (the Easterbunny) as a Guardian to fight Pitch (the Boogeyman).
This character is... awesome. Very old, absurdly powerful, hilariously obsessed with eggs, awesome outfit, and once the going...more
But I'm getting ahead of myself. *sheepish smile*
After Nicholas St. North (Santa Claus), we get E. Aster Bunnymund (the Easterbunny) as a Guardian to fight Pitch (the Boogeyman).
This character is... awesome. Very old, absurdly powerful, hilariously obsessed with eggs, awesome outfit, and once the going...more
The artwork is just as beautiful and the magic is still there, but this book felt like it got going a little slower than the first installment. It could be because a lot of the beginning was devoted to summarizing the first book.
I loved the characterization of Bunnymund, and how there was the buildup to his appearance. Unlike North we didn't start with Bunnymund; rather he was a mysterous figure for a while. Even after he met with the others he didn't immediately join their cause, and I really l...more
I loved the characterization of Bunnymund, and how there was the buildup to his appearance. Unlike North we didn't start with Bunnymund; rather he was a mysterous figure for a while. Even after he met with the others he didn't immediately join their cause, and I really l...more
Sep 08, 2012
Rachel
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
children,
fantasy-and-sci-fi
Again, I loved this book and this series. The first book was excellent, and wasn't sure it could get better, but it did. This story is a continuation of the "Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King," where Ombric, North and Katherine are trying to find another relic of the Golden Age, but first they must rescue the children of Santoff Claussen who have been abducted by Pitch, in an attempt to ransom them for the entirety of Ombric's vast library of spells and other magic. They en...more
Fans of the movie adaptation will not find a continuation (or enrichment) of the story or character here, but that shouldn't dissuade you from reading it. It's charming, and I think Joyce's treatment of E. Aster Bunnymund is the cleverest of the characters he's devised for The Guardians of Childhood series. I really enjoyed the movie and the books, but for extremely different reasons. The books are far more rich and have a charmingly traditional tone, but can challenge children with short attent...more
This whole series is wonderfully crafted to entertain the mind of a child. The magical world that Joyce built for Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, spun together with reality and set far enough in the vague past to be nearly believable as taking place just out of sight of the real world, gets better developed as we meet E. Aster Bunnymund of Easter Island, whose specialty is in chocolate and who is obsessed with the perfect shape of the egg. He is a time-traveling Pooka wh...more
Just as fun and as quick of a read as the first book in the series. Plenty of action for a reluctant reader with enough flashbacks so that anyone using this book as an entry point will not be confused. One of my few beefs is the fact that William Joyce waited until a late chapter to introduce the title character, when he could have been introduced much earlier instead of just hinted at.
Another beef is that E. Aster seems to have undergone a redesign between the book and the movie trailer, which...more
Another beef is that E. Aster seems to have undergone a redesign between the book and the movie trailer, which...more
My 8-year-old and I loved, loved, loved this read aloud. We cannot wait until the release of the third book in the Guardians of Childhood series: "Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies" as well as the release of Dreamworks Animation's "The Rise of the Guardians" movie later this year. We loved reading about the secret lives and early beginnings of our favorite childhood characters. These books and their illustrations are so much fun and wildly imaginative. Standing ovation for William Joyce...more
Second in William Joyce's "The Guardians of Childhood" series. This one throwing the Easter Bunny into the mix, joining Nicholas St. North (aka Santa Claus) and his companions, as they continue the battle against Pitch (or the Boogeyman). Their quest takes them to the Center of the Earth where Pitch is using its molten core to create a seemingly impenetrable defense, arming his Fearling minions and kidnapping both the children of Santoff Claussen and Nightlight, their protector.
There's a nice li...more
There's a nice li...more
I wish I could give half stars because this one would rate 3.5
I found the first half to be extremely slow-paced and I was disappointed after the first Guardians book (Nicholas St North). Then, all of a sudden, just when I was contemplating putting the book aside, the second half took off and never stopped to take a breath again!
So in the end I WOULD recommend this book--along with the first in the series--as a wonderful story for children--and adults alike.
Like its predecessor it is full of whol...more
I found the first half to be extremely slow-paced and I was disappointed after the first Guardians book (Nicholas St North). Then, all of a sudden, just when I was contemplating putting the book aside, the second half took off and never stopped to take a breath again!
So in the end I WOULD recommend this book--along with the first in the series--as a wonderful story for children--and adults alike.
Like its predecessor it is full of whol...more
Read more reviews at my blog, Words and Tea Bottles.
Well, here's the second book in the series. If you read my review of the first one, it was clear that I really enjoyed it. And I loved this one, too. These books are meant for about junior high level maybe, but there's so much to them that anyone can enjoy them, providing they haven't grown up so much that they think themselves above fairy tales.
This time we learn about E. Aster Bunnymund, the Easter bunny. Bunnymund has invented pretty much ev...more
Well, here's the second book in the series. If you read my review of the first one, it was clear that I really enjoyed it. And I loved this one, too. These books are meant for about junior high level maybe, but there's so much to them that anyone can enjoy them, providing they haven't grown up so much that they think themselves above fairy tales.
This time we learn about E. Aster Bunnymund, the Easter bunny. Bunnymund has invented pretty much ev...more
To be honest, I want to give this book 4 and 1/2 stars, because it's almost perfect. I read The Sandman and The Man on the Moon with my kids before reading this book. I didn't read Nicholas St North first because I'm still waiting for it from the library, but William Joyce wrote his books in such a way that you don't have to read the previous books to understand the story. There are plenty of short recaps to help you along. I LOVED to read Joyce's interpretation of the Easter Bunny (who lives in...more
Dec 05, 2012
Hillary Bennett
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s-books
beautifully written, it takes you back to when you were a child. i'm taking a break before i read the third one in the series to check out john and carole barrowman's Hallow Earth: looks very promising!
back to THIS book: pick up the series. the movie has nothing to do with it, so no spoilers. anyway, it's a great read for children and adults alike. it's the perfect book to first read to your children/child and then by some book (there should be 11), it's a good way for them to take something th...more
back to THIS book: pick up the series. the movie has nothing to do with it, so no spoilers. anyway, it's a great read for children and adults alike. it's the perfect book to first read to your children/child and then by some book (there should be 11), it's a good way for them to take something th...more
These books are so involved and fun to read! I saw that someone had compared them to the works of L. Frank Baum of Wizard of Oz fame - I agree with that to a point. I think these books are a little more cohesive as far as the "science fiction" aspects are concerned than Baum's work, which is pretty much pure fantasy. Both authors are of course highly recommended. I can't wait to read the next book! Tooth Fairy? How cool!
This book was OK, but certainly not great writing. Unlike "Nicholas St. North and the Nightmare King" in this series by William Joyce, the characterization of the childhood mythical character - in this case the Easter Bunny - was closer to what I expected. That is not to say that the Easter Bunny behaves in any way like he is portrayed commercially or in memories of the childhood beliefs, except that he loves eggs and chocolate. I think it is admirable that the author pursues the idea of giving...more
Highly impressed by the first book in this series, St. Nicholas North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, I was slightly disappointed in the second in the series, E.Aster Bunnymund and the Battle of the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core. It's still a very fun, cleverly written, and enjoyable read, but it took a while for the story to get started. Once you meet E. Aster, it's a great read, and I love his reaction to chocolate eggs.
So, I recommend this book to readers who enjoyed the first of th...more
So, I recommend this book to readers who enjoyed the first of th...more
Del libro primero a este, definitivamente me quedo con este. Partiendo de que son libros para niños y que deben ser entretenidos y divertidos, este se lleva el premio.
El primer libro tomaba todo desde un punto de vista muy serio y sí, el despertar del señor de las pesadillas es algo que debe tomarse con seriedad, pero ¿donde queda la diversión para los niños? ¿Porqué leerles un libro que va a asustarlos para antes de dormir?
Lo que le da importancia al libro uno, es la historia del hombre en la l...more
El primer libro tomaba todo desde un punto de vista muy serio y sí, el despertar del señor de las pesadillas es algo que debe tomarse con seriedad, pero ¿donde queda la diversión para los niños? ¿Porqué leerles un libro que va a asustarlos para antes de dormir?
Lo que le da importancia al libro uno, es la historia del hombre en la l...more
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Jul 14, 2012
Vincent Desjardins
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s-and-young-adult,
fantasy-children
This book has a long-winded title, but the book itself moves along at a brisk pace. This is the second book in author/illustrator William Joyce’s new series, “The Guardians.” This one picks up pretty much where book one “Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King,” left off. But, if you haven’t read that volume, you won’t be entirely lost. Joyce provides a chapter called “Before Chapter One,” that nicely recaps the events of the first book. Overall, I enjoyed this book more than the...more
This is part two in a series by William Joyce about our favourite fables. The first book was about Saint Claus. Now we are exploring Easter Bunny. He is a mightly warrior with an egg army to fight the Nightmare King. This second book is even easier to read then the first but is much more exciting. If anyone would like a good book for children between 6-8 years old then this series does it. It is great for little kids who like a nice fights and heroes. Good Book.
I finished this one last night in a couple hours. It was a lot of fun and had more to do with the continuation of the adventures of Ombric, North, and Katherine. Bunnymund shows up indefinitely around halfway through, but I love that he is a pooka, like the film,"Harvey," with a reservedness of a British guard. I also dig the bit about Chocolate and his restraint towards his own creation, for good reason:)He is very different from the film version in this book. I cannot wait to get into the 3rd...more
It was a good little fable. It continued with the adventures of Ombric, Katherine (future Mother Goose), and Nicolas St. North as they battle the Nightmare King, Pitch. This story added Bunnymund (The Easter Bunny). The movie adaptation was nice, but it was a completely different story compared to the two books in the series that I have read. It's disappointing how dumbed down the characters in the movie were compared to these characters. Looking forward to reading how they ruined the characteri...more
This is a great continuation of the story begun in Nicholas St North & The Battle of the Nightmare King. I think the pacing or construction was quite as well done as the first, but it's still an enjoyable read. I love learning more about this world and the creatures in it - like E. Aster Bunnymund with his egg-obsession. Too cute!
Now I'm off to start book 3: Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies.
Now I'm off to start book 3: Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies.
Perhaps not QUITE as magical as the first installment in this series, but still plenty delightful; turning the Easter Bunny into an egg-obsessed Pooka earns Joyce top marks in my books. The final battle at the Earth's core is suitably thrilling, and there are plenty of endearing details. STILL looking forward to the forthcoming movie adaptation, and will have to check out the Tooth Fairy's story as soon as it's released.
Like the first of the books, this is a great book for boys or girls who love adventures. There are a lot of fun battles in the story. Bunnymund was kinda a let down for me though. I'll definitely read the third book in the series, but I think it's a combination of a great art, great ideas, and occasionally heavy-handed story telling which prevents it from being 4 stars for me.
This lovely blend of fairy tale, fantasy boys adventure and steam punk is not just filling a gap in the children's literary world, it's entertaining and completely unpredictable as well. Joyce is not the least bit condescending to his reading audience, using vocabulary that children may not know, but will intuit in context. The occasional fabulous drawing make this series a winner.
Book two of the Guardians of Childhood series features E. Aster Bunnymund, the last of the ancient race of Pookas with a penchant for chocolate eggs. :) The story gets more complex and the villain manages to get stronger. I enjoy how the author plays with real life myths and lore and weaves it into the story. Easter Island is really a gateway into E. Aster's underground warren...
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Award-winning author and filmmaker William Joyce is working on a new series of picture books and chapter books. In "The Guardians of Childhood," readers learn the "formative stories of childhood legends," Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing announced Monday.
The first two books come out in the fall.
Joyce has created characters for "Toy Story" and other films and also is known for such books...more
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The first two books come out in the fall.
Joyce has created characters for "Toy Story" and other films and also is known for such books...more
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