Gublak's Greed

by John Houghton

Oswain's sister, Princess Alena, runs away from home wearing the Star Stone. She has no idea of its immense value or importance. Gublak, a sly goblin, wants the mysterious Star Stone for himself.Loathsome pirates and vicious wolves aid Gublak in his greedy quest.Once afain Joshue, Sophie and Andrew find themselves in Prince Oswain's world - this time in a desperate race to rescue Alena. How will the children manage to save her, while battling evil forvces that want the Star Stone at any cost?

Genres: Childrens

228 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Martyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

It didn't irritate me quite as much as Hagbane's Doom, but many of the same criticisms I lodged against that book apply to this.

As a story it is weak. As in Hagbane's Doom, they keep getting into situations which are impossible to get out of - then some nonsensical miraculous solution appears.

The characters continue to be quite shallow in their personalities. They have no hidden depths. The princess has an inner tussle, but the reader feels no sympathy with the tussle because they see the options before her and can see no reason why she should be tempted to the dark side, unless it is because she is plain evil. There is never any blurring of lines between good and evil, but children don't need to read a book such as this to learn to distinguish between the two, because it is obvious.

For fantasy of this type, but of much better quality, read The Lord of the Rings or The Princess and the Goblin - they will never fail to satisfy.

[Jonathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Children who have been through a fantastical adventure still find a ride in a helicopter exciting