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For nearly three decades, Piers Anthony's bestselling Xanth series has been delighting tens of thousands of fantasy fans around the world. Now, withCube Route, the series' twenty-seventh adventure, Anthony has penned a tale that adds another dimension to this exciting saga. In the magical land of Xanth, wishes are far more than mere words. So when a Plain Jane called Cube whispers a wistful wish to be beautiful, she finds herself leading a company of colorful companions on a search for the show more mysterious Cube Route--a perilous path that leads to danger, adventure, and perhaps her heart's desire as well. This curious quest takes them all over Xanth, into the mythical realm of Phaze, and even to our own world, where Cube rescues a beautiful human woman from a very ugly situation, ending at last in a mysterious Counter-Xanth where things can be transformed into their opposites in the wink of an eye. A rollicking tale brimming with laughter, wonder, and enchantment,Cube Route is also a moving exploration of the beauty that dwells within all of us. show lessTags
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Plain character Cube seeks beauty and embarks on a quest along the magical Cube Route, a perilous path through Xanth, Phaze, and even Earth, encountering adventures, rescues, and transformations, ultimately exploring inner beauty and self-worth in a whimsical fantasy.
The Xanth books by Piers Anthony were one of the first SciFi/Fantasy series I ever read. I love puns so I have always enjoyed them. Upon re-reading them I can see that they have some weaknesses but overall they stand the test of time. They are a fun and fast read that keeps me amused without any deep thinking required.
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Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob was born in August, 1934, in Oxford, England. He graduated from Goddard College in Vermont in 1956. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen while serving in the United States Army in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. In 1977, he received a British Fantasy Award for A Spell for a Chameleon. Anthony's show more family emigrated to the United States from Britain when he was six. Highly popular because of his science fiction and fantasy works, Anthony is also known for the Jason Striker series and martial arts novels co-written with Roberto Fuentes. A highly prolific author, Anthony's other works include Bio of a Space Tyrant, Cluster, and the Omnivore series. Anthony makes his home in Tampa, Florida. He also writes under the pseudonym Robert Piers. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Cube Route
- Original publication date
- 2003
- People/Characters
- Amanda; Amber Dawn; Angela; Ann Tenna; Becca; Becka (show all 80); Bert; Boss Dog; Breanna; Bruce; Brusque Brassy-Ogre; Charles Horse; Chlorine; Com Bat; Conun Drum; Cookie Lady; Cory; Cue Cube; D. Cease; D. Cent; D. Lete; D. Sis; D. Termined; D. Viate; D. Vious; Diamond Dog; Dolin; Drek Dragon; Dupli Kate; Etcetera; Fillip; Flourine; Forili; Garnishee Zombie; Grossclout; Harmony; Humfrey; Ida, Sorceress of the Idea; Ivy, Sorceress of Enhancement; James; Jonathan the Zombie Master; Justin Tree; Kay Centaur; Kelsey; Kim; Knut [Xanth]; Kubla; Lackey; Lam; Lucida Feldspar; Melanoma; Metria; Mike; Nimbus; Nimby; Oceanna; Phillip; Polly Graph; Pouch; Rhythm; Ryver; Sarah Spirlock; Seren Dip Ity; Sofia Socksorter; Souffle; Stoturyso; Susan; Tala Taylor; Terry Tamagni; Tessa; Trans Mitter; Turn Key; Vernon; Vice; Viola; W; Willow; Wira; Woe Betide; Yorick
- Important places
- Xanth; Good Magician Humfrey's Castle; Phaze; Cube Route; Counter-Xanth
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
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