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Moongobble and Me #2
The Weeping Werewolf
Having successfully completed his first task, Moongobble must set off to complete the next one which involves collecting the tears of the Weeping Werewolf, a creature known not to be very welcoming to strangers; but with the help of Fireball the dragon and Urk the toad, Moongobble is determined to persevere!
80 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2004
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February 13, 2024
Edward becomes the assistant to a new magician who just moved into a cottage outside of the village. But Moongobble is not a very good magician. He is still learning magic and hoping to be admitted into the exclusive magician's guild. He has to complete several quests in order to prove his worth to the other magicians, and Edward is coming along to help!
I love the imaginative plot and delightful fairy-tale characters. The story is simple, but meaningful and full of fun! I like how each book in the series builds on each other as we meet more characters and visit more enchanted places in this fantasy world. These books are really funny too! The characters are sassy with some great dialogue and fun jokes.
The magic is very innocent, and the stories are never too scary. I love how almost every villain they encounter throughout the series turns out to be a misunderstood monster or a cursed person who needs help. They go questing around doing good for others and solving magical mysteries.
I think it's very sweet how Edward and Moongobble establish a trust right away. Although Moongobble is the adult and Edward is a child, it is often Edward who takes care of and protects Moongobble. But Moongobble is also very protective over Edward, so between the two of them, they come safely through all their adventures.
The writing is simple enough for a first-grader to read, but enjoyable enough for an adult to read. I loved this fun series!
I love the imaginative plot and delightful fairy-tale characters. The story is simple, but meaningful and full of fun! I like how each book in the series builds on each other as we meet more characters and visit more enchanted places in this fantasy world. These books are really funny too! The characters are sassy with some great dialogue and fun jokes.
The magic is very innocent, and the stories are never too scary. I love how almost every villain they encounter throughout the series turns out to be a misunderstood monster or a cursed person who needs help. They go questing around doing good for others and solving magical mysteries.
I think it's very sweet how Edward and Moongobble establish a trust right away. Although Moongobble is the adult and Edward is a child, it is often Edward who takes care of and protects Moongobble. But Moongobble is also very protective over Edward, so between the two of them, they come safely through all their adventures.
The writing is simple enough for a first-grader to read, but enjoyable enough for an adult to read. I loved this fun series!
March 24, 2022
This was cute but we liked the first book better.
August 23, 2023
A delight. You know, I don't know what Bruce Coville's magic is, because there's not much to these books. They're not even that good, in a put-your-finger-on-it way. They're simple, they're so short there's almost not enough time for anything to happen, there's not big emotion or a big message driving the story. The hallmarks of good books are not here. But I never mind picking them up and my kids love them. I like that he doesn't get over-cute, and that he is genuinely funny. He doesn't rest on snark, the clutch move of J Fic for the last 15 years. They're not artificially long (also a trend I hate, though my older kids seem to like it) and they just get it done and done well. And have nice illustrations, and are in beautifully bound copies, for middle grade fiction. A delight!
December 10, 2019
Continuing the Magicathon.
3.5 stars. I liked this one more so than the first entry in the series. I'm also biased because I like werewolves!
3.5 stars. I liked this one more so than the first entry in the series. I'm also biased because I like werewolves!
February 6, 2026
Very funny. The best character is Urk the frog.
December 5, 2011
ORIGINALLY POSTED AT Fantasy Literature.
Moongobble has been assigned his second task to prove he should be a magician: he must get a bottle of tears from the dreaded Weeping Werewolf who lives alone in the forest. Fortunately, Edward, Urk the toad, the Rusty Knight, and Fireball the Dragon are willing to help. When they find the Weeping Werewolf, everyone is in for a big surprise!
This charming little series of short children’s novels, beautifully narrated and enhanced with cute sound effects by Full Cast Audio is the perfect way to spend an hour with a child on a Sunday afternoon. My daughters and I have enjoyed them immensely.
The Weeping Werewolf has some repetitive parts which remind children about the characters and the events so far, but the story moves quickly and comes to a sweet ending that will bring tears to your eyes.
We are looking forward to the next MOONGOBBLE AND ME installment: The Evil Elves.
Moongobble has been assigned his second task to prove he should be a magician: he must get a bottle of tears from the dreaded Weeping Werewolf who lives alone in the forest. Fortunately, Edward, Urk the toad, the Rusty Knight, and Fireball the Dragon are willing to help. When they find the Weeping Werewolf, everyone is in for a big surprise!
This charming little series of short children’s novels, beautifully narrated and enhanced with cute sound effects by Full Cast Audio is the perfect way to spend an hour with a child on a Sunday afternoon. My daughters and I have enjoyed them immensely.
The Weeping Werewolf has some repetitive parts which remind children about the characters and the events so far, but the story moves quickly and comes to a sweet ending that will bring tears to your eyes.
We are looking forward to the next MOONGOBBLE AND ME installment: The Evil Elves.
March 4, 2008
Second in the series. I liked this one even better than the first story. Cute, non-scary story suitable for young children.
For Parents: If you object to wizards you won't like these.
For Parents: If you object to wizards you won't like these.
October 5, 2011
Basic fantasy plot, but for younger readers who are just starting to read on their own. It's a good series for kids who like genre stories.
January 16, 2011
My son just loves these books!!! What a nice break from Star Wars :)
August 22, 2014
Once again, job well done Mr. Coville. I'm really enjoying these books so far! My class loves them too! Win win!
April 30, 2012
My son loves these books. Full of adventure and magic. Silly magic at times. We read these together. :-)
November 8, 2016
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: Intermediate
I chose this book as one of my favorites because it allows you to go into a whole new world when you are reading and takes you on an adventure.
This book is all about the adventures of Edward and Moongobble in attempt to help Moongobble become a part of the Society of Magicians. Within my classroom I would use this book as an independent reading book. This book will allow students to go into a world of their own while reading this book and just imagine what is going on and what it would be like if they were there. The students can visualize what they think the book is trying to paint a picture of and see if the drawings in the book are different from the vision the students see in their mind.
Grade Level: Intermediate
I chose this book as one of my favorites because it allows you to go into a whole new world when you are reading and takes you on an adventure.
This book is all about the adventures of Edward and Moongobble in attempt to help Moongobble become a part of the Society of Magicians. Within my classroom I would use this book as an independent reading book. This book will allow students to go into a world of their own while reading this book and just imagine what is going on and what it would be like if they were there. The students can visualize what they think the book is trying to paint a picture of and see if the drawings in the book are different from the vision the students see in their mind.
March 14, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ Edward becomes the assistant and friend to a new, not so great magician who just moved into a cottage outside of the village. He has to complete his second task in order to prove his worth to the other magicians, and Edward is going along on the journey.
I love how my students were able to identify the main and secondary characters as well as many important events throughout the book. Many even made some correct predictions of what was coming up and they were so excited to be right. The students were definitely into it.
I love how my students were able to identify the main and secondary characters as well as many important events throughout the book. Many even made some correct predictions of what was coming up and they were so excited to be right. The students were definitely into it.
March 2, 2018
A short chapter book with lots of magic-fairy-tale and fantasy tropes. It's 'traditionally' written in that it's clearly aimed at boys which I thought was a shame. Women are relegated to the roles of mother and witch, with the entire adventuring party (magical creatures included) being male. I gender bended the dragon to be a girl when reading it to Miss 3 but it still felt a bit frustrating compared to some of the more progressive fiction that we read.
June 27, 2018
Another great adventure with the boy, Edward, and the magician, Moongooble. In this book, Moongooble must complete the second task - to find the Weeping Werewolf and bring back some of his tears. It would help if they knew where to find him, or if they had more than five days, but Moongooble, with the help of his toad, Urk, Edward, the Rusty Knight, and Fireball the dragon, they may just succeed.
Such a cute story, and my five year old loves this series!
Such a cute story, and my five year old loves this series!
January 20, 2020
Really good children's fantasy. Lots of good moral lessons, good plot, and perfect for young kids. Also has a werewolf, which I love.
August 18, 2020
A nice story which continues the series. Great plot twist!
August 29, 2020
A fun adventurous early chapter book. My 5yo and I really enjoyed this read-aloud.
September 26, 2020
“This one made me so sad!” -JoJo
January 1, 2022
Child is invested in this series now. He can’t read it on his own, but the comprehension level is just right. And he spilled my coffee on the library copy somehow so we now own it 🤦♀️
September 7, 2022
Once again - kids loved it
February 18, 2010
I remember enjoying books by this author when I was a child (My Teacher is an Alien, etc.) I picked this one up at the library thinking it might be a good chapter book to read aloud to my preschooler. The book is quite short and is illustrated throughout.
The story begins in medias res with a bullying episode wherein the main character is harassed for his fatherlessness. Diving immediately into themes of conflict tends to make my son apprehensive. He needs a little time to get to know the characters first. Older kids probably find this more exciting.
We ended up putting it aside after the second chapter. The writing style is meant to be simple and accessible to young, independent readers, but I think it comes across as stilted and unnatural when spoken. My son (who has eagerly listened to longer and more difficult books) was fidgety and bored at best.
The story begins in medias res with a bullying episode wherein the main character is harassed for his fatherlessness. Diving immediately into themes of conflict tends to make my son apprehensive. He needs a little time to get to know the characters first. Older kids probably find this more exciting.
We ended up putting it aside after the second chapter. The writing style is meant to be simple and accessible to young, independent readers, but I think it comes across as stilted and unnatural when spoken. My son (who has eagerly listened to longer and more difficult books) was fidgety and bored at best.
February 27, 2011
Moongooble is a Magician without the approval to practice in his village. Because he failed the test, he must now complete three tasks. In this the second book, Moongooble with his young friend, Edward, must get tears from the weeping werewolf. They travel to the Forest of Night and ignoring all warnings to avoid the forest, search for the weeping werewolf. They get their jar of tears and then ask why the werewolf is so sad. He was turned into a werewolf by a mean witch because he didnt' have any bread to share with her. It turns out the werewolf is Edward's father. They track down the witch and Edward shows his strength by standing up to her and the spell is broken.
February 27, 2014
My son loves Xbox, not reading. Until he found this book. This is the first book that he willingly picked up on his own each day, waiting to see what was going to happen next. He was delighted to find out that it was part of a series and as soon as he finished this volume, backtracked to find the first of the series and is looking forward to the latter books.
An excellent story of friendship and adventure, the word usage is excellent for reading on his own, with enough repetition of harder word to permanently commit them to memory. An excellent book and series for children who might be hesitant to read or those just looking for a good adventure.
An excellent story of friendship and adventure, the word usage is excellent for reading on his own, with enough repetition of harder word to permanently commit them to memory. An excellent book and series for children who might be hesitant to read or those just looking for a good adventure.
November 24, 2014
I really like this series -- it is perfect for first- or second-graders who are just starting to get their feet wet with short chapter books, it works well as a read-aloud, too. We're going with the read-aloud route, and even my fourth-grader is enjoying these. They are quick (it only takes us a couple of nights to make it through one of these slim volumes) and funny.
I enjoyed the storyline of this book, even moreso than the first one -- there are a few happy twists and a good moral about kindness.
I enjoyed the storyline of this book, even moreso than the first one -- there are a few happy twists and a good moral about kindness.
May 17, 2022
Unfortunately couldn't find the audiobook for this one but my boys and I enjoyed reading it together for a bedtime read. My eight year old called the plot twist but he was so proud of himself for doing so.
November 6, 2012
Another heart-warming, adventurous, and well-rounded tale from Coville. I'm constantly impressed by his ability to write exceptionally well for many different age groups.
Oh, and in the edition I have (illustrated by his wife, Katherine Coville) Moongooble looks exactly like a white-haired version of Brian Froud (fantasy author, illustrator, and conceptual artist). Go ahead--put "Brian Froud" into Google images. I'll wait. ;-) Adorable!
Oh, and in the edition I have (illustrated by his wife, Katherine Coville) Moongooble looks exactly like a white-haired version of Brian Froud (fantasy author, illustrator, and conceptual artist). Go ahead--put "Brian Froud" into Google images. I'll wait. ;-) Adorable!
August 20, 2014
The series Moongobble and Me by Bruce Coville is a great series for children who are starting to read chapter books. They are under 100 pages with delightful illustrations by Katherine Coville. The second in the series,The Weeping Werewolf, is about a boy named Edward who accompanies local magician, Moongobble, on a quest to obtain the tears of the werewolf who lives in the Forest of the Night. Humor, suspense and surprise await Edward on this trip! For ages 6-10.
October 7, 2008
The second book in the Moongobble and Me books. Moongobble is out to do his second task to be accepted into the magical society. He needs to collect tears from the Weeping Werewolf. They travel into the forest and confront the werewolf. It has a great suprise twist at the end. Another great book for children.
September 19, 2012
I read this aloud to the kids on a car trip 6 months ago and the 5(boy) and 7(girl) year old liked it. I wish I'd known it was the second in the series. I like to start at the beginning. The characters are fairly simple but not quite ordinary.
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