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The Fleabag Trilogy #3
Fleabag and the Ring's End
The wizards of Porthwain are challenging the Ring Fire—by strength, wisdom, and fire. Gemma the Fire Wielder and King Phelan must defeat the perilous Blue Magic, or lose the kingdom. But Gemma believes the Ring Fire cannot be used like magic. Only Gemma's cat, Fleabag, knows the answers.
208 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2000
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October 25, 2016
In the conclusion of the Fleabag Trilogy; Gemma, Phelan, Rowanne and (of course) Fleabag are challenged for the Ring Fire. The threat has been woven through each of the previous books is now knocking on the front door, with an army in tow.
Fleabag is on fine form throughout this story and will be one of my favourite feline characters forevermore. His concerns about dinner, even in the most dire of situations, will make you smile. And yet, he also has some wonderfully wise moments.
As I’ve grown to know all the characters through the previous books I felt more at home with this story. I love that even in the final book there is still growth, especially for Gemma and Rowanne. For me, the pacing was a little calmer. I think this is because the setting is mainly in one place and the story is focused on the trails.
Fleabag & the Ring’s End is a suitably marvellous conclusion to a magical trilogy.
Fleabag is on fine form throughout this story and will be one of my favourite feline characters forevermore. His concerns about dinner, even in the most dire of situations, will make you smile. And yet, he also has some wonderfully wise moments.
As I’ve grown to know all the characters through the previous books I felt more at home with this story. I love that even in the final book there is still growth, especially for Gemma and Rowanne. For me, the pacing was a little calmer. I think this is because the setting is mainly in one place and the story is focused on the trails.
Fleabag & the Ring’s End is a suitably marvellous conclusion to a magical trilogy.
October 6, 2016
As usual in Beth Webb's books, mythical stereotypes are playfully undermined. As we journey with Gemma, Rowanne and Phelan, the friends learn more about themselves, each other and the companions they find on the way - as well as the mysterious Ring Fire. And the story is as page-turning as ever.
October 25, 2016
Fleabag and the Ring’s End, by Beth Webb, is the third and final book in the author’s Fleabag trilogy, a fantasy adventure series aimed at 7-11 year olds. This final instalment offers another dose of high octane action, adventure, magic and dragons – along with a reveal of the incorrigible Fleabag’s true name, and how he lost his leg.
The story opens with a young boy, Kern, being hired by Fleabag (who is a three legged talking cat) to play fiddle at the palace Fire Festival. Here Kern meets Phelan the King, Fire Wielder Gemma and her bodyguard, the Princess Rowanne, all of whom played key roles in the previous books in the series. When Kern looks into Rowanne’s eyes he realises that she is the intended recipient of a secret message he has been tasked with delivering by M’Kinnik, the chief wizard at Porthwain where the university is based. The wizards from this establishment draw power from evil, blue magic which the ruling Fire folk believed they had defeated.
A delegation from the university arrives at the palace. They wish to enact a Great Challenge, as the law states anyone may do who believes a ruler or Fire Wielder are unfit to perform their duties. Using sorcery and tricks the wizards force the young Fire folk to accept the challenge immediately. They threaten war if Phelan and Gemma do not travel alone to perform the required tasks at the wizard’s stronghold.
The blue magic is corrupting all it touches. Phelan, Gemma and Fleabag (who was banned from attending but came anyway) are being held as virtual prisoners. As they try to prepare for what is ahead, Rowenna is in mortal danger. Kern tries to help but the wizards seem to anticipate the Fire folks every move.
The action is non stop. The plot twists and turns as skill, strength, wit and wisdom are pitted against tricky magic and those who will stop at nothing to gain power. Even Fleabag must dig his claws into the action, between naps and tummy rubs that is.
There is much to take from this story apart from the compelling tale. Neither good nor evil are absolutes and people are rarely as they first seem. Being entrusted with a task does not mean only that person is capable of carrying it out, yet there may be reluctance to hand on what could lead to personal gain, even for the greater good. Few feel comfortable revealing all their secrets; other’s motives can be difficult to comprehend.
The denouement was unexpected but worked perfectly, especially given the lesson briefly touched upon that omnipotence is a role more than an individual. Of course, I read this as an adult. These books are written for children, and they will adore Fleabag. They will also understand that power contaminates because they experience that amongst their peers every day.
Although the book can be enjoyed standalone it builds on the background offered in the previous instalments. As before, the words are accompanied by illustrations which add to the visual appeal.
A rollicking fantasy adventure that will feed a child’s imagination. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this captivating tale.
My copy of this book was provided gratis by the author.
The story opens with a young boy, Kern, being hired by Fleabag (who is a three legged talking cat) to play fiddle at the palace Fire Festival. Here Kern meets Phelan the King, Fire Wielder Gemma and her bodyguard, the Princess Rowanne, all of whom played key roles in the previous books in the series. When Kern looks into Rowanne’s eyes he realises that she is the intended recipient of a secret message he has been tasked with delivering by M’Kinnik, the chief wizard at Porthwain where the university is based. The wizards from this establishment draw power from evil, blue magic which the ruling Fire folk believed they had defeated.
A delegation from the university arrives at the palace. They wish to enact a Great Challenge, as the law states anyone may do who believes a ruler or Fire Wielder are unfit to perform their duties. Using sorcery and tricks the wizards force the young Fire folk to accept the challenge immediately. They threaten war if Phelan and Gemma do not travel alone to perform the required tasks at the wizard’s stronghold.
The blue magic is corrupting all it touches. Phelan, Gemma and Fleabag (who was banned from attending but came anyway) are being held as virtual prisoners. As they try to prepare for what is ahead, Rowenna is in mortal danger. Kern tries to help but the wizards seem to anticipate the Fire folks every move.
The action is non stop. The plot twists and turns as skill, strength, wit and wisdom are pitted against tricky magic and those who will stop at nothing to gain power. Even Fleabag must dig his claws into the action, between naps and tummy rubs that is.
There is much to take from this story apart from the compelling tale. Neither good nor evil are absolutes and people are rarely as they first seem. Being entrusted with a task does not mean only that person is capable of carrying it out, yet there may be reluctance to hand on what could lead to personal gain, even for the greater good. Few feel comfortable revealing all their secrets; other’s motives can be difficult to comprehend.
The denouement was unexpected but worked perfectly, especially given the lesson briefly touched upon that omnipotence is a role more than an individual. Of course, I read this as an adult. These books are written for children, and they will adore Fleabag. They will also understand that power contaminates because they experience that amongst their peers every day.
Although the book can be enjoyed standalone it builds on the background offered in the previous instalments. As before, the words are accompanied by illustrations which add to the visual appeal.
A rollicking fantasy adventure that will feed a child’s imagination. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this captivating tale.
My copy of this book was provided gratis by the author.
December 8, 2016
This is a fantastic conclusion to an amazing trilogy. I want to read more ! If you love cats and wish to live in a time and place where magic happens every day, then you will love this book.
I would recommend to read books 1 ; ‘Fleabag and the Ringfire’ and 2 ‘Fleabag and the Fire Cat ’first because the story might not make sense otherwise.
Once you get to know the characters as seemingly real people (as I did), you will be gripped and will not want to put this book down. I am now quite disappointed that my own cat does not talk and is not as wise as Fleabag.
I loved the way the book kept me guessing and about who was right and wrong – the characters do not always agree on the best way to solve problems, and I wasn’t even sure at some points who was good and who was bad, especially when the ‘bad’ way seems like much more fun.
These books are a great way to get younger children (7 to 10 yrs) into magical adventure stories and trilogies.
Keep on writing Beth !
I would recommend to read books 1 ; ‘Fleabag and the Ringfire’ and 2 ‘Fleabag and the Fire Cat ’first because the story might not make sense otherwise.
Once you get to know the characters as seemingly real people (as I did), you will be gripped and will not want to put this book down. I am now quite disappointed that my own cat does not talk and is not as wise as Fleabag.
I loved the way the book kept me guessing and about who was right and wrong – the characters do not always agree on the best way to solve problems, and I wasn’t even sure at some points who was good and who was bad, especially when the ‘bad’ way seems like much more fun.
These books are a great way to get younger children (7 to 10 yrs) into magical adventure stories and trilogies.
Keep on writing Beth !
June 29, 2010
A book my Nan and Grandad gave me just as another read when I was a kid. I had to re-read it a few times to get the jist, as it was quite confusing.
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