Book Review: The Book of Three

Taran is an assistant pig keeper, but he dreams of leaving the farm, wearing a sword, and becoming a great hero. One day Hen Wen, the oracular pig, escapes her pen, and Taran chases after her. Thus his adventure begins. On the way he will confront the evil Horned King, find unusual friends, including a…

Jay B. R. Wokky – Epilogue or What Happened Afterwards

Epilogue -- Life was filled with much joy after that. Matthew was a much better person after his experience as a pig, and he became known as a wise and merciful king. His reign was noted for its peace. He and Ella had three more children, and they invited all the extended family and their friends…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.1 — Reunion

Ch. 50.1 – Eli pushed through the rejoicing throngs and raced back outside, searching for his brothers. He was looking for giant boars, but what he saw were two large human men coming towards him, dressed in rags. Even with their long, tangled hair and beards, he recognized them. His brothers’ faces lit up when they…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.6 — Bernie Volunteers

Ch. 40.6 -- Mr. Dumfries crept into the royal stable. No one was about, but music and laugher drifted down from the apartments above the stable. He snuck along the row of stalls until he came to Bernie, who stood munching on a rack of hay. Bernie’s family hadn’t been able to do anything to…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.5 — Butterfingers Asks a Question

Ch. 40.5 -- Mr. Dumfries trudged along the road that led out of town. His head was bent. Every bone and muscle ached. He had spent the entire day trying to convince the people of Nelsonia that something was wrong, but no one would believe him. They had laughed at him and made fun of…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.4 — What Happened at the Castle

Ch. 40.4 -- Mr. Dumfries made his way through the narrow, snowy streets until he reached the castle gates. His breath puffed out in a frosty cloud, and his hands tingled with cold. He knocked on the small side door, and a guard dressed in furs opened the narrow window. “Who goes there?” “I am…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.3 — Into The Storm

Ch. 40.3 -- Prince Eli struggled through the snow, leading his poor, exhausted horse. He had tried to follow Connie’s directions, but it was hopeless. How could anyone see anything in this storm? And it was supposed to be spring! And where was the cat? Felix was supposed to be helping him, not popping away for…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.6 — Granny, What Big Eyes you Have

Ch. 39.6 -- “Now, Paul, let’s not be hasty.” Connie’s voice now sounded as if it came from the werewolf in the bed. Suddenly, a steaming cup full of brown liquid appeared in Eli’s left hand. He sniffed. There was a distinct scent of Miracle Mix plus something else that smelled delicious. “Hurry,” whispered Felix. Eli…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.5 — The Play Begins

Ch 39.5 -- Paul continued to bang on the door and threaten them. Then he stopped. Something snapped, sounding like a wooden board. Eli heard the sounds of crunching. He held his breath and looked at the others. After a moment he realized what it was: Paul had broken off a piece of the roof…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 36.6 — Bad News for the King

CH. 36.6 -- “You look stressed,” the king told his wife. “What happened while I was asleep?” Queen Natalie gave him the short version: all his sons were missing, Esther had been sent to her beloved’s kingdom, and Matthew’s wife, Ella, and their son, Sam, had vanished. King Frances roared. He tried to get out…