School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Moongobble must perform one more mighty task in order to be part of the Society of Magicians in the third title in the series by Bruce Coville (S & S). Unfortunately, his magic often goes astray, and when the story opens Moongobble has once again turned himself into a piece of cheese. Luckily, he has many friends who want to help, including a young boy named Edward who also narrates the story. Moongobble sets out to bring back an enchanted stone called the Queen's Bellybutton which has made an entire village of elves evil. He is joined on his quest by Edward, a talking toad, a good elf, a dragon, and the Rusty Knight. They survive the dangerous journey to the evil elves' village, but Moongobble must shrink Edward to elf size so he can sneak in and recover the enchanted stone. Does Edward have a noble enough heart to fight the evil of the Queen's Bellybutton so Moongobble can finally become a magician: This tale of magic and adventure is effectively performed by a cast of eight actors. Background instrumental music introduces each chapter, and some sound effects add to the story's action. Young readers who enjoy light-hearted fantasy will relish this tale that's full of fun, action, and a little suspense.-Teresa Wittmann, Westgate Elementary School, Edmonds, WA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
To perform the all-important Third Task and gain admission into the Society of Magicians, Moongobble must rescue a stolen jewel from elves who have gone bad. The latest in the series has magic, adventure, and humor, all delivered with a light touch suitable for neophyte fantasy fans. Black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate each chapter. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
