(3) 1-3 Moongobble and Me series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville. In their fifth lively adventure, magician Moongobble and his assistant Edward try to figure out how to reverse a spell on their formerly human, now ogre-like friend Oggledy Nork. Graphite illustrations show many of the humorous creatures they encounter while traveling to Flitwick City and through the Forest of Night.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 1-3 Moongobble and Me series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville. Now a member of the Society of Magicians, Moongobble's first assignment is to return a mischief monster to her home. Edward and the gang go along, discovering the Rusty Knight on his own quest nearby. Filled with Coville's usual humor and silliness, the story will entertain old and new Moongobble fans. Graphite drawings every few pages illustrate events.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(3) 1-3 Moongobble and Me series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville. In this second book in the series, Edward and the magician Moongobble are off on another quest, capturing tears from the Weeping Werewolf. The adventure moves along at a good pace, and Coville's trademark humor is given a light touch for the intended audience. Graphite sketches illustrate the story.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(3) 1-3 Moongobble and Me series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville. 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.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(4) 1-3 Moongobble and Me series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville & Katherine Coville. Edward lives a lonely life in his small town until Moongobble, an aspiring magician, makes him an assistant on his quest to confront the Dragon of Doom. Although the modern comic dialogue jars a bit with the medieval setting, this chapter book with a not-as-it-seems ending is lively enough to keep readers wondering what the next spell will produce. Black-and-white drawings accompany the text.

Reviewer: Sam Bloom

(4) 4-6 Magic Shop series. Illustrated by Katherine Coville. The first of Coville's Magic Shop books is slightly revised to make it more consistent with other volumes in the series. The plot remains unchanged: fifth-grader Russell Crannaker buys a ring at Mr. Elives's shop and acquires the ability to turn into a monster. He wreaks havoc at his classroom Halloween party and later gets even with his nemesis in this fast-paced, if somewhat slick and predictable, story.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta