The Legend of Podkin One-Ear: Leap into the First Book in the Epic Middle-Grade Fantasy the World of Podkin One-Ear Series
Kieran Larwood, David Wyatt
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The first in The World of Podkin One-Ear series. A fantastic adventure story perfect for fans of Redwall. 'A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.' Guardian A thick white blanket covers the wide slopes of the band of hills known as the Razorback Downs . . . Podkin is the son of a warrior chieftain. He knows that one day it will be up to him to lead his warren and guard it in times of danger. But for now, he's quite happy to laze around annoying his older sister Paz, and playing with his baby brother Pook. Then Podkin's home is brutally attacked, and the young rabbits are forced to flee. The terrifying Gorm are on the rampage, and no one and nowhere is safe. With danger all around them, Podkin must protect his family, uncover his destiny, and attempt to defeat the most horrifying enemy rabbitkind has ever known. 'It's jolly good fun . . . expect sequels to breed like . . . well, rabbits.' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-Ear 'Kieran Larwood's talent and his passion for his wonderful characters leap off every page.' David Long, author of Survivors 'One of the best books I have ever read.' Cally Evans, age 10, Lovereading4kids
Reviews
Amazing. I’m not usually a fan of fantasy stories but absolutely loved this story.
Cavecookie
This is an exciting journey story in the style of the Hobbit but with rabbits as the main characters. There are plenty of battles and good triumphing over evil. The setting and character descriptions are very well written.
rebme
I absolutely loved this book, the world it was set in and how the story and characters developed. I would definitely recommend this book.
Diddlyd85
Recommended by a colleague. Enjoyed it and could see how children would love it. It reminded me of a number of other stories.. Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and something I couldn’t quite put my finger on! Overall a well written book with plenty of opportunities for vocabulary discussion.
LJGraystone
Podkin is a lazy rabbit who will be chieftain one day. However, he would rather do anything than learn and study. This changes when ‘The Forms’ take over his burrow and kill his father. Podkin is on a journey ti step into his fathers shoes.
Angelwings69
I enjoyed the way the story was narrated switching between the 'bards' voice and the actual story, the ending was good, did not see it coming.
dandoud
I don't think I've ever turned down the corner of so many pages with great quotes or interesting scenes to discuss with pupils. I loved this book! Found it very moving in parts and I was completely gripped throughout. I certainly have a few young readers in mind to recommend this book to, in the Autumn term.
MHames
I was a bit skeptical about reading this book as I don't tend to enjoy stories with anthropomorphised animals, but I absolutely loved it! It is like a less complicated version of the Hobbit (which I also enjoyed), but with walking, talking rabbits! The protagonist, Podkin, goes through some brilliant character development through this book, starting off as a lazy and entitled heir to his tribe and transforming into a brave and selfless hero. The action and adventure in this story is non-stop, and Podkin and his siblings, Paz and Pook, are continuously on the run from the terrifying Gorm, who will stop at nothing to retrieve the magical sword which Podkin has inherited from his father. Podkin is a beautifully told story and I loved the narrator's voice as an old bard telling stories around a Christmas Eve fire. I'd recommend it adults and children, equally!
Katee3409
Loved this book - beautifully written and illustrated and tells the story of a brave little rabbit and how he ends up with only one ear. Its very similar to the Hobbit but of the bunny world. Takes you into a different world throughout the entire book.
amyjo
This fiction book will be enjoyed any many ages. It is a story told by a bard and has lots of excitement. Podkin is a great character, showing how mighty a small rabbit can be under challenging circumstances. Lots of twists and turns. I would recommend this to KS2 children and adults who enjoy children’s fiction
Mrs Burton
I adored this - a tense plot, with loveable characters that really developed over the course of the book. The pursuit of the rabbits by the Gorm reminded me of the hobbits hiding from the Black Riders. Awesome
Luroo
I had heard so many good things about this book and it still took me this long to get around to reading it. I found it enchanting - such a great story. Put me in mind a little bit of Watership Down - but its a much gentler tale of making good. The characters are very well written and Podkin is a charming hero. This is a great book for children to read alone or to be read aloud.
msfbedu
I loved the way the story was told within a story. The character of The Bard added an element of intrigue and mystery. I was left feeling like I wanted to read more about the characters of Podkin, Paz and Pook and I have ordered the other books in the series. Kieran Larwood creates a believable world in which his characters live and breathe. I have since recommended this book to the children in my school as well as my own children.
liane76
I read this with my daughter and we really enjoyed it. It slightly reminded me of the Redwall series that I read as a child. We couldn't put it down and read it quite late into the evening! She loved the rabbit characters and trying to work out what would happen next on their thrilling adventure against the Gorm. She also loved the illustrations and spent much time studying them and relating them to the text.
mecanter