From the name of the series I am guessing we can expect five books in total though I hope the rest come faster than every two years! Recommended.

Buy a discounted Paperback of The Robe of Skulls online from Australias leading online bookstore. A sequel will be coming out this July called The Bag of Bones. The Robe of Skulls, The Tales From the Five Kingdoms : Book 1 by Vivian French 9780744583618 Booktopia Booktopia has The Robe of Skulls, The Tales From the Five Kingdoms : Book 1 by Vivian French. I'm always disappointed not to see an illustrator's name on the front cover and, while it appears right away on the first page, my only complaint with the book is that the publisher's did not see fit to put Ross Collins' name on the cover as his pictures are part of the enjoyment of this book.Ī great fantasy read for elementary students and others who enjoy a fun children's fantasy romp. Ross Collins' illustrations are wonderful full page b/w drawings with a humorous Gothic feel to them that certainly enhance the text and come frequently enough to keep them a welcome joy when they appear. Girls will relate to Gracie, while boys will hang with Marcus each character is given equal page time. A really cute story with adorable protagonists.

While the bad were certainly bad, they were not frightening but rather fun to dislike. The bad were bad and the good were good with no one crossing boundaries. Written in a not too serious style, there were laughs aplenty and pure glee in the reading. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Lady Lamora's path is about to be crossed and her plans possibly dashed by brave Gracie Gillypot, prankster second-son prince Marcus, two clever and talkative bats, and a very wicked stepsister. So she sets forth with her clumsy slave Grubble, the troll, to capture all the local princes and princesses, turn them into frogs and ransom them back to fill her coffers once again. I received a review copy from Random House Canada.Ĭomments: Lady Lamorna has ordered a new dress to be made by the Ancient Ones but when she goes to check her finances she finds her treasure chest empty. Then once I read the plot summary I knew I had to read it. Reason for Reading: I have to admit it was the cover that first attracted me to this book.

The Robe of Skulls by Vivian French