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    Home » Books

    Olde School by Selah Janel - A Good, Fun Read!

    LAST UPDATED: October 2, 2024 PUBLISHED: October 16, 2014 By Pam Greer 9 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Olde School by Selah Janel

    Olde School  opens up in a diner.  A nice diner, called Trip Trap’s, in an out of the way location in Kingdom City.  Uljah Toothgnasher and Ippick Bonecrusher are waiting for their friend, Paddlehump Stonemonger, to join them. While waiting they chat it up with what every good diner possesses, a sassy waitress named Flora. When Paddlehump arrives, he is obviously younger than his friends, he has only recently began growing his tusks.  You see, Toothgnasher, Bonecrusher and Stonemonger are trolls.  They live in Kingdom City along with ogres and pixies and, of course, princesses. But Kingdom City isn’t your old fashioned Kingdom, there is internet and email and even internet dating.

    Paddlehump is very successful, his land beyond the bridge that he trolls on, is in much demand by some of the unsavory city officials.  He is not successful in finding help however, and his cleaning girl, Nobody, turns out not to be who she says she is.  Leading Paddlehump and his friends on a frightening journey to save Kingdom City from the Olde Ones.

    This was such an enjoyable book.  It reminded me of The Princess Bride, an adult fairy tale, humorous and yet suspenseful.  It would make a great movie!  I am pleased to see that Olde School is titled The Kingdom City Chronicles Book 1 - which means there will be more to come, and I will be here waiting impatiently for more!

     

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    1. Selah Janel says

      October 26, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review! Your comparison to The Princess Bride makes me blush hardcore! That's one of my favorite books and movies! I'm hoping to plunge forward into book two soon - working on research and outlining at the moment, so hopefully I won't keep you waiting too long!

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    2. Heather J @ TLC Book Tours says

      October 18, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      The fact that you compare this to The Princess Bride makes me want to pick it up right away!

      Thanks for being a part of the tour.

      Reply
      • Selah Janel says

        October 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Heather - I know, right? I'm a little speechless at that one! 😀

        Reply
    3. Marjie says

      October 16, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Lighthearted - the opposite of my book this week!

      Reply
      • Selah Janel says

        October 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Marjie - there are some dark bits, too - it definitely takes a page from some of the more traditional fairy tales and faerie mythos, but there's a lot of humor, as well. It definitely has its quirky, fun moments! Hope you enjoy if you get a chance to take a look!

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    4. Sandy B says

      October 16, 2014 at 11:00 am

      This sounds like a really fun book. I'll be on the lookout for it.

      Reply
      • Selah Janel says

        October 26, 2014 at 10:48 pm

        Sandy - I hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to read it. It's definitely got a little something for everyone and has some different takes on traditional things.

        Reply

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