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Penhaligon Brush #2
The Curse of the Romany Wolves
Penhaligon takes on pirates and sea serpents on the high seas.
The creatures of Porthleven are suffering from a mysterious illness that looks like Febra lupi , the curse of the Romany wolves, which has no known cure. The dashing apothecary fox Penhaligon must find a cure or risk losing everyone he holds dear!
Penhaligon uncovers a fragment of parchment that just might be a recipe for a cure—and it includes ingredients found only on the haunted Howling Island. But the obstacles Penhaligon must face on his quest for the cure make ghosts seem Pirates! Sea serpents! Double-crossing ferrets! Can Penhaligon make it back in time to save his village?
The creatures of Porthleven are suffering from a mysterious illness that looks like Febra lupi , the curse of the Romany wolves, which has no known cure. The dashing apothecary fox Penhaligon must find a cure or risk losing everyone he holds dear!
Penhaligon uncovers a fragment of parchment that just might be a recipe for a cure—and it includes ingredients found only on the haunted Howling Island. But the obstacles Penhaligon must face on his quest for the cure make ghosts seem Pirates! Sea serpents! Double-crossing ferrets! Can Penhaligon make it back in time to save his village?
- GenresFantasy
304 pages, Hardcover
First published August 11, 2009
About the author
S. Jones Rogan
2 books4 followersS. Jones Rogan traveled the world, looking for adventure. She now encourages all types of book exploration as an elementary school librarian in Los Angeles.
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December 14, 2010
Reason for Reading: Read aloud to my 10yo ds.
Both my son and I love animal fantasy and loved The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush that it was obvious that we would read together this sequel. And I'm happy to report we both enjoyed this very much as well. In fact, I'll say ds enjoyed it more than I did simply because of the theme this time around including sailing the seas and pirates, which he absolutely adores. This book is a sequel to the first and while events and characters (not present) from the first book are spoken of, the story does not rely on the events of the first book, so reading order doesn't really matter.
One of the adopted wolf cub twins comes down with the dreaded wolf disease that killed off all the wolves in this area and Penhaligon goes off on a sea journey to get some of the special herb that is required for the cure, which can only be found on a far away island. While he is gone, the disease amazingly finds a way to spread to other species' children and while patients do not become comatose as the wolves do, they still become very ill. Rowan and the town are left very busy and worried looking after the ill village children and becoming more and more despairing as Penhaligon fails to return.
Penhaligon's journey is rife with dangers as he becomes prisoner of Captain Elgato Furrari the pirate, is attacked by a sea serpent, Elgato is attacked by the more vicious pirates under the rule of Captain Dredge the Ferret and then he must face the feared Romany Wolves before he can get his cure.
A rip-roaring adventure, with the return of our favourite characters from the first book. The story is heavy on the action but this is tempered by scenes going back to the village and following the story of the spread of the disease, the villagers turning against the wolf boy and the town being quarantined. Elgato has a wonderful Latino accent that is fun to read, as are Hotchi-Witchi and Pig-Wiggy's low class English accents. All the main characters find themselves in some major scrapes (even Rowan back home manages to land herself hanging from the edge of a cliff) and the chapters end with the awesome cliffhangers (no pun intended!) making perfect stopping points for a read-aloud causing great excitement to get back to the story. Reading on your own, you are going to want to keep reading just one more chapter!
We would would love to read a further book about Penhaligon and friends but I can't find any information on-line about the author or future books. This book is not even out in paperback yet, so that's not a good sign at this point, seeing as the first book was written in 2007. Anyway the book does end on a complete final note with a satisfying end.
Both my son and I love animal fantasy and loved The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush that it was obvious that we would read together this sequel. And I'm happy to report we both enjoyed this very much as well. In fact, I'll say ds enjoyed it more than I did simply because of the theme this time around including sailing the seas and pirates, which he absolutely adores. This book is a sequel to the first and while events and characters (not present) from the first book are spoken of, the story does not rely on the events of the first book, so reading order doesn't really matter.
One of the adopted wolf cub twins comes down with the dreaded wolf disease that killed off all the wolves in this area and Penhaligon goes off on a sea journey to get some of the special herb that is required for the cure, which can only be found on a far away island. While he is gone, the disease amazingly finds a way to spread to other species' children and while patients do not become comatose as the wolves do, they still become very ill. Rowan and the town are left very busy and worried looking after the ill village children and becoming more and more despairing as Penhaligon fails to return.
Penhaligon's journey is rife with dangers as he becomes prisoner of Captain Elgato Furrari the pirate, is attacked by a sea serpent, Elgato is attacked by the more vicious pirates under the rule of Captain Dredge the Ferret and then he must face the feared Romany Wolves before he can get his cure.
A rip-roaring adventure, with the return of our favourite characters from the first book. The story is heavy on the action but this is tempered by scenes going back to the village and following the story of the spread of the disease, the villagers turning against the wolf boy and the town being quarantined. Elgato has a wonderful Latino accent that is fun to read, as are Hotchi-Witchi and Pig-Wiggy's low class English accents. All the main characters find themselves in some major scrapes (even Rowan back home manages to land herself hanging from the edge of a cliff) and the chapters end with the awesome cliffhangers (no pun intended!) making perfect stopping points for a read-aloud causing great excitement to get back to the story. Reading on your own, you are going to want to keep reading just one more chapter!
We would would love to read a further book about Penhaligon and friends but I can't find any information on-line about the author or future books. This book is not even out in paperback yet, so that's not a good sign at this point, seeing as the first book was written in 2007. Anyway the book does end on a complete final note with a satisfying end.
January 29, 2019
This book was such an excellent read. Charming and fun, but fraught with danger and high stakes at the same time. A wonderful book, especially for younger readers.
I wasn't aware that this book was a sequel and not a stand alone, but I still got a lot of enjoyment out of it, and the way it was written I never felt lost. That takes excellence in writing, and I was highly impressed. Definitely saving this one for a great read for my future family.
I wasn't aware that this book was a sequel and not a stand alone, but I still got a lot of enjoyment out of it, and the way it was written I never felt lost. That takes excellence in writing, and I was highly impressed. Definitely saving this one for a great read for my future family.
February 11, 2011
Reviewed by Holly Owen for TeensReadToo.com
How far would you go to save a loved one's life? Would you board a rickety ship captained by an ornery, money-hungry cat? Or jump into a tangle of seaweed where a sea serpent lies in wait? Or even travel to an island rumored to be inhabited by fierce creatures? Penhaligon Brush did all that and more. He's a fox with an eye for adventure, a head for medicinal healing, and a heart as pure as gold.
When his adopted wolf cub, Donald, becomes stricken with a fever that could take his life, Penhaligon embarks on a journey to collect a rare ingredient that he hopes will be the cure. With his good friend, Hotchi the hedgehog, and a young stowaway, Penhaligon finds himself overcoming obstacles at every turn, with his fox mate, Rowan, being left to care not only for Donald but for the youngest members of their seaside community who also fall victim to the terrible illness.
While Penhaligon finagles his way through treacherous waters and meets up with an equally treacherous pirate, Rowan is faced with an upsurge of prejudice at the hands of her own neighbors--all because of some old curse. Will Penhaligon keep his wits about him and return in time with the cure?
In this story of pirates, mysterious monsters, and dark secrets, S. Jones Rogan takes her readers on a non-stop adventure. But that's not all. Bubbling beneath the surface is a plot so thick you could swirl it over your pancakes. With every turn of the page, she weaves an intriguing tale, dropping clues for us to ponder and allowing the truth to slowly unfold. This book also includes engaging illustrations of the lively cast of characters and the places they inhabit.
As you read through this tale, you'll find yourself rooting not only for Penhaligon and his mate, Rowan, but for the most unlikely characters, as well. This book has all the ingredients of a first-rate adventure, with rollicking action scenes, plot twists, and realistic characters who you willingly follow into their world.
How far would you go to save a loved one's life? Would you board a rickety ship captained by an ornery, money-hungry cat? Or jump into a tangle of seaweed where a sea serpent lies in wait? Or even travel to an island rumored to be inhabited by fierce creatures? Penhaligon Brush did all that and more. He's a fox with an eye for adventure, a head for medicinal healing, and a heart as pure as gold.
When his adopted wolf cub, Donald, becomes stricken with a fever that could take his life, Penhaligon embarks on a journey to collect a rare ingredient that he hopes will be the cure. With his good friend, Hotchi the hedgehog, and a young stowaway, Penhaligon finds himself overcoming obstacles at every turn, with his fox mate, Rowan, being left to care not only for Donald but for the youngest members of their seaside community who also fall victim to the terrible illness.
While Penhaligon finagles his way through treacherous waters and meets up with an equally treacherous pirate, Rowan is faced with an upsurge of prejudice at the hands of her own neighbors--all because of some old curse. Will Penhaligon keep his wits about him and return in time with the cure?
In this story of pirates, mysterious monsters, and dark secrets, S. Jones Rogan takes her readers on a non-stop adventure. But that's not all. Bubbling beneath the surface is a plot so thick you could swirl it over your pancakes. With every turn of the page, she weaves an intriguing tale, dropping clues for us to ponder and allowing the truth to slowly unfold. This book also includes engaging illustrations of the lively cast of characters and the places they inhabit.
As you read through this tale, you'll find yourself rooting not only for Penhaligon and his mate, Rowan, but for the most unlikely characters, as well. This book has all the ingredients of a first-rate adventure, with rollicking action scenes, plot twists, and realistic characters who you willingly follow into their world.
March 3, 2013
Nail-biting action, inner drama, outward complications, and the true bonds of family and friendship. What's not to love? Just as great as the first if not better.
It's an interesting mix of Adventure, Fantasy, and Swashbuckling mayhem.
Anyone who likes Redwall but wants a different setting, faster pacing, and a smaller, more intimate cast of characters would enjoy it.
Also for anyone who, like me, loves seeing friendship and love conquer all. Not to mention it's one of the few books I can find of this type where the wolves aren't the bad guys, still a bit ferocious and scary, but not evil.
It's a serious page turner, but be careful no to turn them too fast, I almost ripped out a page because I was turning the pages so fast, no joke. I'll even post a picture to prove it. I'm just glad this wasn't a library book, I'm careful with the books I own mind you, but I was so engrossed in the story, that I didn't realize how tight I was holding the pages as I turned them.
This was the first time since The Tale of Desperaux (First read it at 14) that I read a book in one night. It's also the first time in years I could read a published book without a severely crippling inferiority complex.
I read this book for me, wanting nothing but to be entertained, and it delivered me from the stresses that overtook my life in recent weeks. I had forgotten how much I missed reading for the fun of it.
I know as a writer I need to read more books in general, and I know I can learn from my favorite books as much as I get enjoyment out of them, but after being in ruthless editor mode so long, I needed a break from trying to analyze books, which I'm still not that good at in the first place.
It's an interesting mix of Adventure, Fantasy, and Swashbuckling mayhem.
Anyone who likes Redwall but wants a different setting, faster pacing, and a smaller, more intimate cast of characters would enjoy it.
Also for anyone who, like me, loves seeing friendship and love conquer all. Not to mention it's one of the few books I can find of this type where the wolves aren't the bad guys, still a bit ferocious and scary, but not evil.
It's a serious page turner, but be careful no to turn them too fast, I almost ripped out a page because I was turning the pages so fast, no joke. I'll even post a picture to prove it. I'm just glad this wasn't a library book, I'm careful with the books I own mind you, but I was so engrossed in the story, that I didn't realize how tight I was holding the pages as I turned them.
This was the first time since The Tale of Desperaux (First read it at 14) that I read a book in one night. It's also the first time in years I could read a published book without a severely crippling inferiority complex.
I read this book for me, wanting nothing but to be entertained, and it delivered me from the stresses that overtook my life in recent weeks. I had forgotten how much I missed reading for the fun of it.
I know as a writer I need to read more books in general, and I know I can learn from my favorite books as much as I get enjoyment out of them, but after being in ruthless editor mode so long, I needed a break from trying to analyze books, which I'm still not that good at in the first place.
November 13, 2015
The Curse of the Romany Wolves is quite an frolicsome yarn. It is full of intrigue, action, mystery, adventure and hope. Penhaligon Brush is a wonderful main character. He is determined to do anything to save the children of his village.
At the beginning of the book, there are quite a few references to his first book, The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush, but you can still read this book and easily understand what is going on without having read the first one. The story moves along and a fast pace and the action is pretty much non-stop. This is the kind of book that will keep young readers coming back for more and more. All of the characters are entertaining and the story is fun.
The illustrations by Christian Slade and wonderful and enhance the story significantly. S. Jones Rogan does a terrific job in telling this story and has quite the imagination. Young readers, who always love animals, will enjoy all the different types of animals that are in this book. From foxes, to wolves, to hedgehogs, to cats, to otters . . . there are just so many in this book.
Overall, The Curse of the Romany Wolves is a great story that will keep a young reader's eyes glued to the page as they secretly read in bed under the sheets with a flashlight in their hand. I wonder what type of adventure Penhaligon will have in his next book. I cannot wait to find out.
I rated this book an 8½ out of 10.
At the beginning of the book, there are quite a few references to his first book, The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush, but you can still read this book and easily understand what is going on without having read the first one. The story moves along and a fast pace and the action is pretty much non-stop. This is the kind of book that will keep young readers coming back for more and more. All of the characters are entertaining and the story is fun.
The illustrations by Christian Slade and wonderful and enhance the story significantly. S. Jones Rogan does a terrific job in telling this story and has quite the imagination. Young readers, who always love animals, will enjoy all the different types of animals that are in this book. From foxes, to wolves, to hedgehogs, to cats, to otters . . . there are just so many in this book.
Overall, The Curse of the Romany Wolves is a great story that will keep a young reader's eyes glued to the page as they secretly read in bed under the sheets with a flashlight in their hand. I wonder what type of adventure Penhaligon will have in his next book. I cannot wait to find out.
I rated this book an 8½ out of 10.
July 16, 2010
This is the sequel to the much-enjoyed "Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush," in which Penhaligon as adopted two Romany (read: gypsy) wolf cubs, one of whom has now come down with Febra Lupi, aka the curse of the romany wolves. To save his cub from wolf fever, he must travel far and wide to find Stony Lunacrop, a crucial herb for the cure. Here there be dragons. Sea dragons. Also, a cranky cat with a hilarious accent and a guinea pig with a mohawk. Plus, a reunion of sorts with the terrible ferret Captain Dredge. Not too scary, but very suspenseful.
January 19, 2017
I loved this novel as a child even though I don't always love animal fantasy; it's always worth a try. I've read it at least three times, maybe four. It's wonderful come-home read after a long vacation. It also turns out that it's a sequel, so I have to read the first novel right now.
Anyways, the novel is a mix of adventure, mystery, and fantasy, although the fantasy is really just talking creatures, so it's reminiscent of Narnia. The second book, the Horse and the Boy, more than anything.
I also adored the illustrations. I'm ready to read the first novel and wish there were more.
Anyways, the novel is a mix of adventure, mystery, and fantasy, although the fantasy is really just talking creatures, so it's reminiscent of Narnia. The second book, the Horse and the Boy, more than anything.
I also adored the illustrations. I'm ready to read the first novel and wish there were more.
December 23, 2009
Good adventure with pirates, sea serpents and a curse.
I didn't read the first adventure by Rogan so it took a little while to figure out the characters but I really enjoyed the characters from the rogues to the good guys.. It was a fast moving plot. Boys would enjoy the action!
I didn't read the first adventure by Rogan so it took a little while to figure out the characters but I really enjoyed the characters from the rogues to the good guys.. It was a fast moving plot. Boys would enjoy the action!
April 18, 2010
Delightful!
March 10, 2016
I have read this book twice and loved it both times! It's exciting, original, and fun.
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