Otto and the Bird Charmers by Charlotte Haptie
It is the spring following the events in Otto and the Flying Twins, and Otto's world is still strangely unpredictable: the Karmidee still an underclass of 'magicos', his parents at odds, and the twins still unable to fly free. And the City of Trees is in the grip of something strange - with the approach of spring, when there should be warmer weather, carnivals and celebration, there is instead increasing cold, snow, bitter blizzards, a frightening upside-down world of ice. Once again, the Karmidee are blamed. But if they ever knew how to control the weather, they have long ago forgotten. Otto and Mab must help to find the answer. Otto encounters the legendary Wool Bandits, helps a miniature family with a dangerous secret and, together with new and extraordinary friends, must challenge the ancient powers of the sinister Bird Charmers.
Charming and highly readable * Times Educational Supplement *
A thrilling and wondrous adventure * The Sunday Express *
A mixture of humour and extravagant action, this attractive fantasy is accessible to quite young readers simply as an adventure storyBut it is a very thoughtful book, and underlying its invention and suspense are other layers of meaning. * BfK *
This is certainly unlike anything you have come across before * School Librarian *
Praise for Otto and the Flying Twins: 'A sophisticated, elliptical fantasy that does not read like anything you have come across before. It will reward youngsters ... with its magic, warmth and excitement.' * The Sunday Times *
Romps along ... Haptie has taken a serious theme ... which gives this quirky debut a serious and valid undercurrent. * TES *
A fantastic read with a twisting, turning plot that ensures page-turning intrigue from beginning to end ... superb storytelling ... highly recommended, rip-roaring adventure ideal for children aged nine and over. * amazon.co.uk *
Magical yet appealingly true to life, the much awaited follow up to Otto and the Flying Twins * parents news *
From the gorgeous map at the beginning, to the amazing talents of Otto and his friends, this is the perfect fantasy * RTE Guide *
I love this book. Told as a whimsical adventure full of colours, magic and sparks, it really is a child's parable about serious issues of suffering. . . . The plot moves along shakily as real children's lives do. Adults quarrel, young friends tiff and reunite, and every page touches a reader's sense of wonder. . . . one's heartstrings are pulled, and you long to visit them again and again. * Inis the Children's Book Ireland Magazine *
Charming and highly readable . . . eccentric and individual. * TES Teacher *
A thrilling and wondrous adventure . . . reading it is like being taken for a ride on Otto's magic carpet! * The Sunday Express *
A thrilling and wondrous adventure * The Sunday Express *
A mixture of humour and extravagant action, this attractive fantasy is accessible to quite young readers simply as an adventure storyBut it is a very thoughtful book, and underlying its invention and suspense are other layers of meaning. * BfK *
This is certainly unlike anything you have come across before * School Librarian *
Praise for Otto and the Flying Twins: 'A sophisticated, elliptical fantasy that does not read like anything you have come across before. It will reward youngsters ... with its magic, warmth and excitement.' * The Sunday Times *
Romps along ... Haptie has taken a serious theme ... which gives this quirky debut a serious and valid undercurrent. * TES *
A fantastic read with a twisting, turning plot that ensures page-turning intrigue from beginning to end ... superb storytelling ... highly recommended, rip-roaring adventure ideal for children aged nine and over. * amazon.co.uk *
Magical yet appealingly true to life, the much awaited follow up to Otto and the Flying Twins * parents news *
From the gorgeous map at the beginning, to the amazing talents of Otto and his friends, this is the perfect fantasy * RTE Guide *
I love this book. Told as a whimsical adventure full of colours, magic and sparks, it really is a child's parable about serious issues of suffering. . . . The plot moves along shakily as real children's lives do. Adults quarrel, young friends tiff and reunite, and every page touches a reader's sense of wonder. . . . one's heartstrings are pulled, and you long to visit them again and again. * Inis the Children's Book Ireland Magazine *
Charming and highly readable . . . eccentric and individual. * TES Teacher *
A thrilling and wondrous adventure . . . reading it is like being taken for a ride on Otto's magic carpet! * The Sunday Express *
Charlotte Haptie has wanted to be a writer since she was seven, but has had a number of more sensible jobs in between. Her first literary success and only publication before Otto and the Flying Twins was the sale of an idea for a Valentine's card. She was brought up in Buckinghamshire and Merseyside, and now lives in Scotland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340878460 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340878460 |
| Title | Otto and the Bird Charmers |
| Author | Charlotte Haptie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2004-08-12 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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