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When Clio, the Muse of History, sat down to pen the twenty-eighth volume in the Chronicles of Xanth, she was stunned to discover it was already there! And, what was worse, it was totally unreadable, for the words on its pages were fuzzed beyond comprehension. Vexed and bewildered, and more than a little concerned, Clio resolved to leave the quiet comfort of her study on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and ask her old friend, the Good Magician Humfrey, to search a solution to her problem in show more his Book of Answers. But, much to her consternation, Humfrey required her to perform a magical Service before she could acquire her Answer: to rescue Xanth's dragons from the verge of extinction before the delicate balance of its wildlife was permanently thrown out of whack. Her momentous mission lead her to a dangerous Dragon World hidden amongst the Moons of Ida, across a perilous landscape filled with wonder and danger, in search of the fabled Currant, a very rare red berry that might hold the secret she sought. Along the way she acquired a fellowship of companions, including the brave and beautiful Becka Dragongirl, a pair of pocket dragons named Drew and Drusie, a charming young child called Ciriana whose destiny was somehow entwined with hers, and Sherlock, a sweet but homely man from Mundania who might just be a master magician himself. Together they gradually began to unravel the momentous mystery of Xanth's missing history. And Clio began to realize that Sherlock's enchantments had begun to work their way into her heart. show lessTags
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Clio, the Muse of History, discovers the current volume of Xanth’s history she is supposed to write is already written, but completely unreadable.
To fix the unreadable history book, Clio leaves her home on Mount Parnassus to consult the Good Magician Humfrey. He demands a service in exchange for his help: Clio must rescue Xanth's dragons from the verge of extinction to restore the balance of nature. She travels to a dangerous Dragon World located among the Moons of Ida, accompanied by a fellowship including Becka Dragongirl, pocket dragons Drew and Drusie, a child named Ciriana, and a man from Mundania named Sherlock.
They search for the fabled Currant, a rare red berry that holds the key to restoring Xanth's history. During the show more adventure, Clio falls in love with Sherlock, who may be a master magician himself. show less
To fix the unreadable history book, Clio leaves her home on Mount Parnassus to consult the Good Magician Humfrey. He demands a service in exchange for his help: Clio must rescue Xanth's dragons from the verge of extinction to restore the balance of nature. She travels to a dangerous Dragon World located among the Moons of Ida, accompanied by a fellowship including Becka Dragongirl, pocket dragons Drew and Drusie, a child named Ciriana, and a man from Mundania named Sherlock.
They search for the fabled Currant, a rare red berry that holds the key to restoring Xanth's history. During the show more adventure, Clio falls in love with Sherlock, who may be a master magician himself. show less
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.
It is just too easy. The problems are short and easily solved. The plot is too obvious. The overall book demands nothing from the reader, even interest.
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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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- Currant Events
- Original publication date
- 2004-09-23
- People/Characters
- Agora Ogre; Amber Dawn; Ann Gina; Arnolde Centaur; Bash Ogre; Becka (show all 97); Bill; Black Dragon; Booo; Borealis Merman; Bortre; Breanna; Calliope; Cayla; Che Centaur; Chele Centaur; Ciriana; Clio; Com Passion; Com Pewter; Com Pound; Comealong Golem; Cory; Cricket; Crystal Frederickson; D. Licious; D. Mean; D. Story; D. Viate; D. Zaster; Dagger; Danielle; Dara; Darron; David Baldwin; Dierdre; Demonica; Digit Alice; Drew Dragon; Drusie Dragon; ETH; Ebnez; Emall; Erato; Euterpe; Faxon; Feelup; Fern; Getaway Golem; Gravis; Harmony; Humfrey; Ida, Sorceress of the Idea; Iri Sistible; Jaylin; Joe; Justin Tree; Kay Centaur; Kia; Maiden China; Maiden Japan; Maiden Mexico; Malinee; Mare Imbrium; Mare Juana; Mate-Rix; Medi Ogre; Melody; Metria; Mikhail; Michelle; Mister E.; Mnem; Morgan le Fay; Nissa; Oilc; Opaque Ogre; Paul Bunyan; Pebbl; Polyhymenia; Python; Randi; Rhythm; Rose of Roogna; Sherlock; Simurgh; Souffle; Surprise Golem; Ted; Terrian; Tessa; Thalia; Tristan Troll; Umlaut; Urania; Wira; Yeta
- Important places
- Xanth; Good Magician Humfrey's Castle; Dragon World; The Moons of Ida; Fanta Sea; Mount Parnassus
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- Reviews
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- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
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