Thrump-O-Moto

by James Clavell, George Sharp (Illustrator)

This journey into the fantastic world of a Japanese wizard, and his apprentice, recounts their Nobel Quest to rescue Patricia, a child in the evil clutches of Nurk-u the Bad

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Fiction

89 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 1986

About the author

James Clavell, born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell was a British novelist, screenwriter, director and World War II veteran and POW. Clavell is best known for his epic Asian Saga series of novels and their televised adaptations, along with such films as The Great Escape, The Fly and To Sir, with Love.


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Reviews

[7jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very colorful, and the story is great too. A girl whose legs are paralysed goes on a great adventure that explodes from the pages in colors. Well worth getting. :)

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is perhaps the best book I read as a kid. Was ridiculously psyched when my mom found a used copy and gave it to my sister and I for Christmas a few years ago.

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

As imaginative and improbable a tale as this is, every time I read it I am completely drawn into the fairy tale. The story follows Patricia, a girl from Australia, and Thrump-O-Moto, a young wizard from Japan. Together, they go on a number of fantastic adventures. In terms of the format, it is a beautifully illustrated children's book that takes about an hour to read. A truly warm and wonderful story.

[Kelly Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have children this book is a bit old but it was read to me growing up and I loved it for years. It has amazing illustrations and is a rare but classic book.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

My hard cover with the George Sharp illustrations is still a prized treasure. A classic story that transcends time and literary fashions.

[Not Your Book Boyfriend · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disclaimer! I did receive this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway. That said, my review is my own.

First off the book is really good quality, it is a nice hard back. And the print & page quality is also great
Really happy with how it looks.

Review:

This was a great story, and I was in just as much aw and wonder as the main character Patrica. Being “Wozzed” away to a magical world was a lot of fun. The Illustrations were also very well done. Just wish there was more of them. As there are many pages with none. Over really enjoyed it and I can’t wait to read this to my kids as they get a little older. I recommend giving it a read

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

The text is a little like Never-Ending Story or something. Odd, and, honestly, not to my taste. But the illustrations are amazing. The little Japanese boy is so alive, so full of personality. The monsters are truly scary. I think this is best for age 7-9 and for adults.

I enjoyed the copy that is archived on openlibrary.org.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations with a colorful adventure story. Characters, writing, and dialogue are a bit flat. My seven-year-old son gave it 5/5 with his favorite parts being the climatic battle scene and the ending of the story. My seven-year-old daughter gave it 3/5 with her favorite parts being when the two main characters meet and the ending. Both kids were not a fan of Muldoona, Hag Queen of the Forest.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fantasy for children starts in Australia then moves to Japan before returning to Australia. The story is magical composed of several characters, a few real, others not. The illustrations are magical too bringing wonderful evocations to what is described in words. This story is a treasure.

[A · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF (2 stars simply for the illustrations) The illustrations are beautiful. The writing not so much. It just doesn't flow. My kids hated it. I stopped halfway through and didn't push it. I also disliked it immensely.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. One of my favorite stories.

[QNPoohBear]

a childhood favorite largely forgotten now.

[Jeroen Van de Crommenacker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really charming. And brilliant with the beautiful illustrations. Still have to read it to the little ones.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a teen, actually 'discovered' it in the locked 'forgotten' shed full of old junk, so the whole journey from find to read really made an impression on me. I would say that subconsciously it was the inspiration for my own first book, sort of like a children's book for adults. Very complex and interesting, I loved it.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Weird. I got this book as a little girl. I can't remember who gave it to me, but it scared me for awhile. I read it again a couple years ago and I'm still not sure what's going on. The pictures are great though.

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[Janna Gifford · Rating 4 out of 5]

You've got to see the George Sharp illustrations.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entrancing. To be read aloud and enjoyed with family.