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Post by Tim on Nov 5, 2016 23:50:17 GMT -5
Who here has read the Charmed books? I was the official Charmed Book Reviewer on the sadly now defunct Charmedones.com website, run by Andrea Haag (which was, IMO, the best Charmed site out there). Most of the books I read and reviewed, I greatly enjoyed. In my opinion, the best of the novels were the ones written by Paul Ruditis and Diana Gallagher. Of all the authors, those two seemed to pay the most attention to the continuity of the show. For example, if one of them wrote a novel set during Season Four, they would make sure that the right characters were present and the sisters had the right powers, etc. In fact, these two author ended up writing the final two novels, Leo Rising (written by Paul Ruditis) and Trickery Treat (written by Diana Gallagher). Trickery Treat was the only novel set in the post series time frame, before the novels were discontinued in 2008. Leo Rising seemed almost like an episode of the fan proposed Charmed Sons spin off, in that adult Wyatt and Chris were major characters in the novel (you could almost hear Wes Ramsey and Drew Fuller saying the lines). In fact, Paul Ruditis was happy that I gave the novel a good review (10 our of 10) that he sent me, via Andrea Haag, an autographed copy of the novel  |
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Post by Melinda Halliwell on Nov 6, 2016 3:53:08 GMT -5
Ooh so you were that Tim then.
I remember seeing your name at the top of the reviews on the website.
Funny how we know each other years later from that now obviously.
I think I read a couple of them back in the day although not entirely sure actually.
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Post by adzpower on Nov 6, 2016 5:56:40 GMT -5
It's funny this topic has come up because over on the Cafe we have decided to form a book club and each month read a new Charmed novel, I literally just got a new shipment of used Charmed books in from ebay, looking forward to digging in! I already had at least 20 which I've read but I've been trying to slowly but surely complete the collection this year.  I took a picture as I was opening the box hehe. |
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Post by Squad 51 on Nov 6, 2016 6:52:06 GMT -5
I only own Leo Rising and Trickery Treat, though I had expected for Chris to be appear earlier, in earlier books but that doesn't seem to be the case. Watch through all books via Wikipedia but adult Chris was never mentioned. If he does indeed, can anyone name me the novel and I try to get it? Thanks in advance!
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Post by Tim on Nov 6, 2016 12:32:11 GMT -5
Yep, Katherine, that was me  I agree. It's good when an author does good research on a subject, instead of just winging it. Have you now. And I can't take part  Looks like you got a lot of new books to read, Adam. Leo Rising is the only novel to feature Adult Chris, Jana. Of course, it was the second to last novel. Had they continued, they might have brought him back for another adventure. A Charmed Sons TV series is now very unlikely. However, a series of CS novels, that's doable. No need to worry about actor availability, or the fact that both Wes and Drew are both more than a decade older now. |
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Post by adzpower on Nov 6, 2016 16:36:53 GMT -5
I always thought a novel series for Charmed would be a great idea, maybe a continuation of the sisters stories or the Charmed Sons. I also had a thought that if someone was introduced to Charmed through the novel series you could convince them that it's how the story went without watching the show.
Someone could easily write a new line of novel e-books should they want to, whoever owns the rights to it should think about it.
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Post by Tim on Nov 6, 2016 17:45:39 GMT -5
There was a big campaign to get a Charmed Sons spin off made, a decade ago (I met Jana and Betty there). Of course, it didn't happen. Actor availability and the passage of time has made that spin off impossible now.
However, a series of novels would not have those problems. You could have Wyatt and Chris at their correct ages, assuming their duties as the Charmed Sons. The first novel would be the pilot, of you will. It will depict the Charmed Ones finally stepping down and handing the reins over to Wyatt and Chris, who then have their first adventure. The subsequent novels will take it from there.
And while I wouldn't object to the sisters making occasional appearances in the CS novels, I wouldn't like it to happen too often. This is Wyatt and Chris's story, and they must carry it. The sisters have had their time in the sun, now it's time for the boys to have theirs.
If CS novels ever happen, they should get Paul Ruditis to write them. Leo Rising showed he had a handle on Wyatt and Chris. Of course, he couldn't carry the whole series by himself, but he would be the best writer to start the series with.
I like that. Unlike the Cafe, we are not limited to one series. We could pick an author, Stephen King, for example, for one month, and then read and dicuss his work.
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Post by adzpower on Nov 7, 2016 6:46:11 GMT -5
I think companies these days seem intent on launching comic book continuations but novel continuations could be even better because surely they cost less to make. And you get more story in the one book, they could aim for 2-3 a year. More so if they do well and they keep all the stories episodic and seperate.
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Post by Tim on Nov 7, 2016 14:05:27 GMT -5
That's how the old Charmed novels worked. And, for the most part, I enjoyed all of them.
Of course, it would be easier to do a series of novels now, since the show is not around to step on their feet, story wise.
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:35:08 GMT -5
BOOK: Trickery Treat AUTHOR: Diana G. Gallagher YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2008 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. Well, everyone, this will be my final Charmed Book Review. The reason being is that the series of Charmed books has been discontinued and this is the last one to be published. It is fitting that this series should end on a high note. Like the previous Charmed book, Leo Rising, this book is a real winner. As the story opens, five months have passed since the events of the final televised episode. The Charmed Ones are enjoying a Demon free life, they know that it will be years, perhaps decades, before the Underworld reorganizes. They are determined to live those years in peace. With the approach of Halloween, the Halliwells decide to throw a party and invite all their neighbours. It's been years since they have thrown such a party, and now that they don't have to worry about Demons coming through the door, they feel they can resume normal neighborhood events such as this. However, Paige is still feeling guilty about letting down the magical community during the Ultimate Battle. Although she had been under a spell at the time, she still blames herself. When she wishes she could patch things up with the leprechauns, they promptly show up. It turns out they will forgive Paige if she grants them a small favour. Could she summon the spirits of those leprechauns who had died in the battle against evil (include Seamus who died back in Season Five, and Liam, who was killed in the Ultimate Battle while Paige had been under that spell). They want to spend Halloween, or Samhain, with their old friends. Paige agrees, and Seamus and Liam cross over. All the leprechauns, both living and spirits, attend the Halliwell's Halloween party (the sisters convince everyone that they are a troupe of midget actors). However, Paige's opening the portal between the two worlds may have let some other spirits in as well. Most of them seem harmless enough. However, soon the Manor is invaded by a powerful ghost. This ghost is clearly evil, and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Can the sisters get rid of this evil ghost, before Innocents get hurt? Well, folks, once again we get a great Charmed book. Not only are the characters spot on, but continuity is greatly paid attention too (something the show had been greatly lacking in its final years). We get to see that even though the Halliwells won't be hearing about Demons for a while, they are still other evil beings out there, and they will always be innocents to protect. I found the subplot about the leprechauns very well done. One of my pet peeves about the show was what became of the spirits of magical beings when said magical being died. This book answers that question, at least in regards to leprechauns such as Seamus and Liam (another nice nod to continuity in bringing them back). Also, it was good to see Paige patch things up with the leprechauns. No doubt it happened, but it was nice to see it happening. This book is the first to feature Henry and Coop, the men Paige and Phoebe married in the last season of Charmed. I more or less found them to be well written. No doubt had the book series continued, they would have been in more of the books. I must comment that I think it's a shame that the Charmed books are ending now. Judging from this book, they no doubt were moving into the post-series time frame. This might have given the authors more creative freedom, like the Star Trek book authors have, now that those shows are no longer in production. Without the show to tie them down creatively, the authors might have been able to take chances like they couldn't before, such as bringing back characters like Prue and Cole. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Some other points: - this book has two interesting guest characters. One is a woman named Fiona Dunne, a ghost hunter who helps the Halliwells in this story. The other is a man named Ken Carson, an associate professor who's hobby is to go around and try to debunk ghostly activity. No matter what happens in this story, the man will not accept it. When he finally sees more than he bargained for, he faints! - as I mentioned above, this book is full of continuity. While dealing with the situation, the Halliwells refer to all their previous encounters with ghosts, both good and bad, on the show. - Daryl does not appear in this story, unfortunately. Sorry Daryl fans. - since this book takes place after the series, I was first worried that Billie would be in it. As most of you know, I never liked this character. Thankfully, she is only mentioned in passing and does not appear in this story. - on page 122, there is a blooper. At the top of the page, the name Cole appears twice, instead of Coop! Oops! To sum up, I highly recommend this book. I give it a 10/10!
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:36:41 GMT -5
BOOK: Leo Rising AUTHOR: Paul Ruditis YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2007 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. For some time now, there has been an online campaign to get a Charmed Sons spin-off going. This spin-off would feature the adventures of Wyatt and Chris Halliwell (played by Wes Ramsey and Drew Fuller), the sons of Piper and Leo. While it remains a question as to whether that spin-off will ever materialize, fans can get a glimpse of what it might be like, thanks to this excellent book. As the story opens, we find that Leo Wyatt is having a hard time adjusting to being an ordinary human (this story is set after his fall from grace in Season Seven). He feels useless and in the way. When Demons attack, Piper is forever sending him on errands, or banishing him to Magic School. Leo loves his family, and wants to help out. The trouble is that now he really doesn't know how to. When the Charmed Ones vanish, kidnapped by Demons, Leo at first doesn't know what to do. He tries to call for the Elders, but they ignore him (my opinion of the Elders, already very low, went even further down after this). Since it is a magical matter, Daryl really can't do anything. Finally, Leo does come up with an idea, he summons his grown sons, Wyatt and Chris, back from the future, hoping they can help him track down the missing Piper, Phoebe, and Paige. As for the three girls, they have been kidnapped by a Demon scientist named Dr. Gnivik (and no, the G is not silent). Gnivik plans to experiment on the Charmed Ones, and hopes to create a vaccine that would permanently strip the Charmed Ones of their powers. This, of course, would leave them defenseless and wide open to Demon attacks. With time running out, Leo, Wyatt, and Chris begin their plans to rescue their family. Can the guys succeed, before Gnivik completes his sinister plan? In my honest opinion, this is one of the best books to come along in the Charmed series. The Charmed sons are very well written, and I could hear Wes Ramsey (Wyatt) and Drew Fuller (Chris) saying the lines. Also, Leo himself is more or less the star of this book. He has been somewhat overlooked in the most recent books, but this one makes up for it. It clearly shows that Leo is more than capable of carrying a story. If you like continuity in Charmed, and I do, then this book is a must have. It actually mentions when it is set by referring to the last time grown up Wyatt visited. This places this story between that episode (Imaginary Friends) and the start of the final battle with the Demon, Zankou (Death Becomes Them and Something Wicca This Way Goes). Speaking of Zankou, he himself appears in this story. He doesn't have a big part, but I did enjoy seeing him. He really was a great Demon, one of the best villains on Charmed in ages, and I was glad to see this story utilizing him. There is another character in this story, a young witch from Magic School named Nisha Maksoud. She helps Leo out before he calls his sons back from the future, and she has some good scenes throughout the book. I really enjoyed this character, and wouldn't mind seeing her again. The name the author gave her made me smile, because I knew a girl named Nisha in high school (if you're reading this review, then hello Nisha). Some other points: - this books is peppered with references to events that have not yet occurred to the Halliwell sisters. Of course, Wyatt and Chris can't say too much, but they do sneak them in every now and again. For example, when the guys first appear in the present, Wyatt states: "We can't leave Mel..." Chris cuts him off at that point. Who this "Mel" may be is left up to the reader to decide. - Daryl Morris has some good scenes in this book. Like Leo, he has been greatly neglected as of late, and it was nice to see him get some good parts again. - this book also addresses something that bothered me late in Season Seven. How did the human Leo (as well as Piper and Phoebe) get to and from Magic School when Paige wasn't there to orb them. This book explains that the Charmed Ones installed a magic portal somewhere on the second floor of the Manor, that let Leo get to Magic School (which would be very handy, considering he was running it at that point). - Gnivik is a strange Demon. In many ways, he seems more like one of the villains from the old Batman show of the 1960's, rather than a Charmed villain. His lair is full of security cameras and laboratories, rather unusual for a Demon. - there is a blooper, no doubt made when the book was published. Pages 130, 131, and 132 are out of sequence! To make sense of them, read 131 after 129, then read 130, and finally, read 132. Hopefully, this will be corrected in future printings of the book. However, it shouldn't take much away from enjoying the story. It didn't for me. Summing up, this book was a wonderful read. I think Charmed fans will greatly enjoy it. I give it a 10/10.
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:47:05 GMT -5
BOOK: House Of Shards AUTHOR: Micol Ostow YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2006 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. There is an old saying, home is where the heart is. For generations, the Halliwell family has come to treasure their Manor in San Francisco. So, what happens when that Manor seemingly turns against them for no apparent reason? As this story begins, strange events are occurring in Halliwell Manor. The plumbing has gone wonky (leading the washing machine to do an impression of Old Faithful), the upstairs bathroom has turned into a black hole, and Phoebe can hear the food in the fridge talking to her. However, the strangest events are taking place in Paige's room. In this room, visions of the past are being presented, visions of the Halliwell girls as children. Grams is seen playing with little Prue, Piper, Phoebe, and...Paige! How can this be, since Paige would not encounter her birth family until she was an adult? How can she be seeing visions of a life she never lived? This is an interesting book as most of the story takes place within the walls of Halliwell Manor. The sisters have come to see the Manor as their home, their safe place. Therefore, they are quite upset when all this weird stuff starts happening. Also, unlike the events of the episodes Is There A Woogy In The House and The Importance Of Being Phoebe, there is no clear explanation for these occurrences. The Halliwells are fighting in the dark here, and we, along with them, are wondering just what the heck is going on. Once again we get some wonderful "Halliwell moments" that the series had been lacking in its last few years of life. We get Piper learning to live with her new role as mother to Wyatt, we get a Phoebe who truly cares about helping her readers, and we get Paige coming to realize that she truly belongs in the Manor. I love these moments, they made the early years of Charmed so enjoyable. I'm glad that the books have retained these moments. Leo gets a lot to do in this book, and that is a nice thing for his fans. He does quite a bit of the leg work in this story, helping the sisters get to the bottom of the mystery. As most of you know, Leo was all but dropped from the show in its final season, so the books really make up for that. Leo is a vital part of the family, and has been for years. Although he does have other charges around the world that he looks after, his family will always come first, and rightfully so. Once again the No Personal Gain rule in this books is mentioned and the penalties for breaking it are implied. They really should have made the shows writers read the books, as they seemed to have forgotten that as the series progressed. Some other points: - once again, Cole is mentioned several times in a book. - there are some nice references to several past adventures the Halliwells had. I nice nod to continuity (another thing the series sadly lacked in its last years). - there is an amusing subplot of Wyatt conjuring up magical being based on his toys. This actually becomes a major part of the story towards the end of the book. - once again, no Daryl. Come on, writers, let's have him back in the books. The series made the mistake of dropping him, but you don't have to. - once again, Chris is AWOL. This is curious, since the books mentions Phoebe's empathic powers and her dating Jason. This would place this story sometime in early Season Six, so where is (Adult) Chris? - the author made a small blooper. She mentioned that the sisters moved back into the Manor when their mother died. Of course, it should say when their grandmother died. All in all, I found this book a delightful romp. I give it a 9/10.
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:49:00 GMT -5
BOOK: Light Of The World AUTHOR: Scott Ciencin YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2006 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. There is nothing like being included in a wedding party as the Maid Of Honour and Bridesmaids. For most people in those positions, the most they have to worry about is whether everyone will arrive at the wedding on time. For the Halliwell sisters, however, things get a little more complicated. The Halliwells are invited to attend the wedding of Phoebe and Piper's childhood friend, Lyssa (I wonder why the author chose this name, short for Alyssa, perhaps, but I digress). Paige has never met Lyssa, and she is curious about this old friend her sisters have told her about. The wedding is scheduled to take place in the small village of Serenity Cove, located upstate from San Francisco (Phoebe is the Maid Of Honour, while Piper and Paige are Bridesmaids). It seems, at first, that the Halliwells can have a weekend off from being the Charmed Ones and enjoy the wedding. However, magic always has a way of finding them. Upon arrival in Serenity Cove, the Halliwells notice odd things. Strange coloured birds, the villagers acting oddly. Phoebe even comments that they have stepped into the Twilight Zone. However, the most disturbing event is what has happened to Lyssa's fiancé, James. It seems he became interested in a legend surrounding the old lighthouse where the wedding will take place. According to that legend, a century earlier, the keeper of said lighthouse lost his own beloved in a storm. He swore vengeance on the world that denied him his true love, and it is said his spirit still haunts the lighthouse. Soon, the Charmed Ones discover that legend has become truth, James has become possessed by the angry spirit of the keeper. This spirit is planning to unleash a legion of dark gods upon the Earth. Can the Halliwells manage to stop the keeper and save James at the same time? Once again we fans get a real treat. This is a wonderful book in that it has an exciting adventure and once again characterizes the Halliwell sisters just right. Also, the Halliwells once again manage to get away from San Francisco, proving that evil is not just confined to that one city (a few of the books have done this, taking the Charmed Ones on the road, once again the books succeed where the show failed). This books has quite a few funny moments, in which the Halliwell sisters are forced to use magic in Serenity Cove, and then have to try to explain it away to the locals. Believe it or not, they manage to pull it off, without resorting to have Leo use memory dust. Once again the sisters use their brains to help them out of sticky situations and it works quite well. Clearly, part of the story in the book was inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. One can see the influence of his Cthulhu stories in this book. The beings that the keeper deals with are huge creatures from the dark places beneath the seas, much like the beings in Mr. Lovecraft's stories. I think this was a great tribute to one of the most famous science fiction/horror writers of the early 20th Century. Some other points: - there is a somewhat amusing subplot of Leo discovering the Internet for the first time. Although the Net is old hat to most of us, to Leo, who grew up long before such technology existed, it would seem like magic (no pun intended). - Cole is referred to several times in the book, as Phoebe compares Lyssa's upcoming wedding to her own. It's nice to see that the books haven't totally forgotten he ever existed. - there are some nice character moments for Paige, when she meets Lyssa for the first time. She contemplates the family and friends she missed out on getting to know, before she met her sisters in Charmed Again. - still no sign of Chris. - Daryl is not in this book, but, once again, the majority of the action takes place away from San Francisco, so that would explain it for this book. All in all, I found this book an enjoyable read. I give it a 10/10.
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:50:41 GMT -5
BOOK: As Puck Would Have It AUTHOR: Paul Ruditis YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2006 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. This book has a rather interesting premise. The story involves the Charmed Ones meeting Puck, the mythological hobgoblin who is probably best known from the Shakespeare play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. As the book begins, Puck appears to each of the Halliwell sisters in the form of three different guys, each guy for each sister. He does things that generally annoy them. Later, when Piper, Phoebe, and Paige get together to discuss what had happened, they realize that they've all met the same guy. It is at this point that Puck appears and challenges the Charmed Ones to a test. A circus has just come to town, and Puck tells the sisters that there is an Innocent at said circus that needs protecting. However, when pressed for more details, Puck says silent, he will not say anything more. Deciding to find out just what Puck wants, the Halliwells go to the circus and soon find their Innocent. The funny thing is that said Innocent is not human, but is a circus elephant named Tasha. It seems that Tasha has become ill and is dying. As the Charmed Ones investigate further, they find that two other circus animals got sick and died from the same mysterious illness that is now killing poor Tasha. Just who or what is killing these animals? Why is this happening? Finally, just how does Puck fit into all of this? Now, most of you may know that I have been pretty hard on the show when they borrowed plot lines from myths and fairy tales. I felt they went WAY over the top with that concept. So when I began this book, I admit I did have some reservations about the whole Puck thing. However, as I continued to read the book, I found myself enjoying it a great deal. Puck came across as an entity who is both likable and annoying at the same time (he reminded me of the Q entity from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager). Although obnoxious and a general pain in the butt, Puck does give subtle clues throughout the story to point the Halliwells in the right direction. It seems that his heart is in the right place after all, he just likes to have fun along the way. Once again the Halliwell sisters are well written in this book. They come across as the characters I knew and loved years ago. In one scene, the No Magic For Personal Gain rule is discussed and the sisters reaffirm that said rule cannot be broken, not without consequences (unlike on the show these days, where they do it anytime they jolly well please and get away with it). At least the authors of the books seem to care about what the show was originally all about. Also, the girls care about the Innocent that has been placed under their protection. Tasha may be an elephant, but the girls know she has as much right to live as anyone. Once again I found myself enjoying this aspect that the girls, at least in the books, care about the Innocents they are sworn to protect. As I have said before, this is one aspect in which the show has been sadly lacking these past few seasons. Some other points: - once again we have Wyatt, but still no sign of Chris. - neither Leo nor Daryl appear in this story. Hopefully this is just a one time thing. The show made the moronic decision to drop their characters, but the books don't have to (of course, I keep wondering why Prue has not shown up in the books, they don't need to worry about actor availability, after all). - it seems the author of this book is a bit shaky on his Shakespeare facts. At one point, one of the Halliwells refers to Hamlet's ghost. Anyone who has read or seen Hamlet (the play or any of the movie versions), knows that the ghost is that of Hamlet's father, not Hamlet himself. - there are hidden references to both the Harry Potter book series and Charlie's Angels in this book. They brought a smile to my face. - for those of you who hate clowns, and I'm one of those people, let's just say that events in this book helps justify that hatred. So in closing I will say that this is another great Charmed books. I give it a 9/10.
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Post by Tim on Jun 12, 2017 23:53:52 GMT -5
BOOK: Hurricane Hex AUTHOR: Diana G. Gallagher YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2006 NOTE: This review may contain plot spoilers. You know, I can't help but wonder about the timing of this book. With the double whammy of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita still fresh in many minds, was this latest Charmed book sort of a tip of the hat to those events? Hmmmmm... Anyway, in this book, the Halliwells are in Florida to attend a seminar for Phoebe's advice column. After said seminar is over, the sisters take a trip to visit Paige's friend from college, Sharon Grant, and her husband, Ben. The Halliwells relish the chance to take a vacation from being the Charmed Ones, and this trip seems to be it. However, as always, things do not turn out that way. It seems that Sharon has taken to dabbling with folk magic, along with an older woman named Margaret Olsen. Both women believe it is harmless, but the Charmed Ones know better. They try to warn Sharon about fooling around with things she does not understand, but Sharon won't listen. Soon, the spells Sharon and Margaret cast begin to run awry. To make matters worse, a hurricane is rapidly bearing down on their location, and Sharon and Margaret decide to use magic to stop it. Can the Charmed Ones make Sharon and Margaret realize the danger they are unknowingly putting them all in, before it's too late? Well, this was an enjoyable book. The Charmed Ones are once again very well written as the characters that I knew and loved from the earlier seasons. I liked how they tried to talk Sharon out of using magic, without revealing themselves as witches. This is a fine line they probably have to walk far too many times. This book was also another story in which the Charmed Ones actually managed to get out of San Francisco for a change. The show very rarely does this, I guess the budget is the reason. However, the books are under no such restrictions, and the author puts this to good use. The depiction of Florida is very well presented. The weather, the environs, and even the animals, such as alligators, are believable. Also, Ms Gallagher managed to depict the destruction a hurricane would cause without going over the top. After all, I think a lot of people in the U.S. have had quite enough of hurricanes for a while and don't need to be reminded of them. This book manages to balance that out, telling a good story involving a hurricane, but not so much as to upset some people still recovering from Katrina and Rita. Although he has a very small part in this book, Leo is well written, he is the one that helps save the day at the end. Once again this shows what a big mistake the show made in writing him off. Some other points: - Cole is actually mentioned for the first time in ages. At one point, one of the characters, an elderly woman named Agnes Finney, talks about her deceased husband. Hearing this, Phoebe actually feels a bit sad about losing Cole. I must say that this is a marked improvement over the show, in which Phoebe seems to have forgotten that Cole ever existed. - Margaret is very interested in Florida folklore. I found the stories she told to be very entertaining and somewhat chilling. - once again we have Wyatt, but still no Chris. - Daryl is not in this book, but since there are no scenes in San Francisco in this story, I wouldn't expect him to be. - there was a funny subplot about Piper worrying about Wyatt becoming too "Mommy dependent". It seems she was right, poor Leo is having a heck of a time getting the kid to go to sleep! To sum up, this was a very enjoyable book. I give it an 8/10.
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