Hiawyn Oram is a very successful author of children's books in Britain. Her books include the popular Not-So-Grizzly Bear Stories, the Animal Heroes series, and Mona the Vampire. She lives in London.
Poor Rumblewick, Haggy Aggy’s familiar, has his work cut out for him when his beloved little witch decides she wants to be a superstar! Pink becomes the new black and Haggy Aggy decides to set up an all girl band. Even worse, Haggy Aggy denies her witchy state and instead, wants to be known around the world for her great beauty.
This little witch is a pure non-conformist. Not only does Haggy Aggy refuse to keep frogs around for her cauldron, but she dons high-heeled boots and a mini-skirt. By the end of the book, she is determined to become the next high-paid supermodel. Filled with humorous drawings, this little book will make you chuckle as you shake your head at the lengths to which Haggy Aggy will go to make an impact in her world.
As my current read (Dresden Files #9) got a bit too serious for me right now then I felt like reading something light and fun, perhaps children's stories. I got some used copies of Rumblewick Diary series, so I decided to read them. They are quite goofy and cute and a really quick read! 😄
Много странна книжка... Нямам чувството, че е за деца. Българското издание е доста нечетимо за мен - неподходящ шрифт - но и с доста скандален разказвач. Определено не и забавен.
+ Tagebuch des Hexenkaters Rumblewick über seine Zeit mit der Hexe Sissi + lustig, unterhaltsam, kurzweilig mit einem leicht sarkastischen Erzählstil + wunderschön illustriert
+ diary of Rumblewick the cat of witch Haggy Aggy + funny and entertaining; slightly sarcastic + beautifully illustrated
Meinung/ My Opinion:
Die Tagebücher des Rumblewick Zauberspeck sind sehr schöne Kinderbücher und werden aus der Sicht von Hexenkater Rumblewick erzählt. Wie der Titel schon sagt, werden die Geschichten in Form von Tagebucheinträgen erzählt.
Beide Bücher sind wunderbar illustriert und handeln von der Hexe Sissi, die lieber Zeit in der Menschenwelt verbringt und sich wie ein Mensch benimmt anstatt wie eine richtige Hexe. Das bringt Kater Rumble in eine schwierige Position, da er doch Sissi bei hexenmäßigen Dingen unterstützen soll.
Aber die will ja nicht und genau da liegt Rumblewick's Problem, denn nicht hexenhaftes Verhalten ist strafbar und er kann sein Diplom verlieren.
Die Abenteuer von Sissi und Rumble werden in einem leicht sarkastischen Ton aus der Perspektive der Katze erzählt, dass ich öfter schmunzeln musste.
The Diaries of Rumblewick are wonderful children's books and are told by Rumblewick himself in form of a diary.
Both books are beautifully illustrated. The witch Haggy Aggy likes to spend time in the human world and her dearest wish is to be more human. That is where the trouble for the cat Rumblewick begins as he is Haggy Aggy's assistant and should assist her in witchy things.
But the little witch is stubborn and her behavior could cost Rumble his precious diploma.
The lightly sarcastic tone of the story and of Rumble made me smile throughout the book. I think that is the reason why I actually enjoyed both so much.
Fazit/Bottom Line:
Eine bezaubernde, schöne Geschichte mit vielen Illustrationen und einem lustigen, leicht sarkastischen Erzählstil von Rumble.
A great story with beautiful illustrations and a slightly sarcastic narrator.