Happily for her legions of American readers, Ms. Ibbotson posthumously bequeathed them "The Ogre of Oglefort," which has won accolades in Britain but is only now appearing in the U.S. The magical creatures of the world have all been displaced from their homes due to modern man's reclamation of swamps and cutting down of forests. Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books. Come si parlano i veri uomini - Duration: 18 seconds. “Anyone who has an egg to watch over has a stake in the future, and the future--they were sure of it--was going to be, “He was just drifting off to sleep when it occurred to him that perhaps the dog was not so ordinary after all. This is the last of Eva Ibbotson's books (I'm guessing, given her death last year) and it's a wonderful one. For excitement-hungry orphan Ivo, a mission to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort is a dream come true. Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. She was writing terrific fantasies long before Harry P came along and she continued to outdo most of the Rowling wannabees that have come along since the fantasy market exploded. Gladys decides she's too tired to continue on, and so the Hag must find another familiar before heading to the Meeting, at which all London's Unusual People will learn the Summer Task. Absolutely,” said the Third. Author: Eva Ibbotson. I've been making my way though a fairly long list of recommended books by my librarian friend, and a few years ago, one of said books was a funny little fantasy fairy tale called "Which Witch". But nothing is at it seems. It is a tale of friendship and a reminder that looks can be deceiving and that working together can overcome a lot of obstacles and problems in life. ... Roxane Edouard manages the translation rights for The Ogre of Oglefort. The Ogre of Oglefort is a very funny and creative story. Most of them are miserable with their lives but every year they attend a conference for magical creatures where they are all assigned a fairly simple rescue mission whic. It turns out that the Norns have misinterpreted their vision, however; the princess is actually nagging the ogre to turn her into a bird, and he's worn out and depressed from transforming people who requested it. Yes, they are all a little on the dark side. However, when the team, accompanied by an orphan boy, Ivo, arrives at Oglefort Castle, they quickly learn that it's the tired and sickly ogre who needs liberation. When a Hag, an orphan boy and a troll called Ulf get sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a fairly standard magical mission. Read aloud by actor Alex Jennings, The Ogre of Oglefort is a wonderfully spooky young fiction title from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson. And everyone discovers whats/he really needs. Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2010. Gladys decides she's too tired to continue on, and so the Hag must find another familiar before heading to the Meeting, at which all London's Unusual People will learn the Summer Task. I love her work. Now the rescuers have a new goal: save Princess Mirella from her tyrannical royal family and help restore the Ogre and his castle to the fearsome (but fun) paradise it used to be. Please try your request again later. And a really cute dog called Charlie. But the ogre is depressed, the princess doesn't want to be rescued - and the ogre's dead wife is turning in her grave. But all is not as it seems, and the princess had just persuaded him to turn her into a bird in order to avoid the arranged marriage and life her parents had in mind for her. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to Canada. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. The Ogre of Oglefort tells the enchanting tale of the annual 'Summer task' which is usually a very enjoyable event. But nothing is at it seems. Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson (née Wiesner; born 21 January 1925 – 20 October 2010), was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's books.Some of … Good for boys and girls. A cute book that we read outloud for school. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The Ogre uploaded a video 6 years ago 0:18. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Very sweet, and soothing to the soul, but a fun inversion of the standard tale. But the ogre is depressed, the princess doesn’t want to be rescued – and the ogre’s dead wife is turning in her grave. Start by marking “The Ogre of Oglefort” as Want to Read: Error rating book. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of London. “Killed,” said the Second Norm. They're actually kind of annoying. All of Ms Ibbotson's books are unique. It's the tale of a kindly hag accompanied by a friendly troll, a reluctant wizard, and an orphan boy named Ivo who are tasked by the Norns with slaying an ogre and rescuing a princess. Perhaps he was someone the ogre had changed, and Ivo was going to spend the night hugging a headmaster or a tax inspector”, Jazzy Creature Feature Challenge - Giants / Trolls / Ogres / Yeti / Big Foot / Abominable Snowman, Pick Your Poison with These Mystery Subgenre Suggestions. A hag, a troll, a bumbling wizard, and an orphan boy are an unlikely set of adventurers, but they may be just what is needed in these circumstances. The Ogre. I actually wish there had been a little more about the life of the hag and her tenants in London before they came to Oglefort. The Ogre of Oglefort is a very funny and creative story. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2010. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This romp of a fantasy novel features a couple of likeable humans whose lives intersect a hag, a troll, and a wizard, and a castle belonging to an ogre. Get the resources and support you need to promote reading in your school or community. Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015. The Ogre of Oglefort is a good book because, there’s always an exciting part coming up. I actually. When a Hag, an orphan boy, and a troll called Ulf get sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a fairly standard magical mission. So, it seems that my first Eva Ibbotson is her last, which is very sad, because this book was great. THE OGRE OF OGLEFORT by Eva Ibbotson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 18, 2011 A motley group hesitantly forms a princess-rescuing team and ends up in the last place they expected. by Lisa K. Weber. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2016. We start in post-war London, where there's a boarding house with Unusual People: a Hag, a troll, a wizard, an enchantress, a couple of hankies and a very normal human. The Ogre of Oglefort Eva Ibbotson, illus. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. We feel for them far more than the Ogre and people who are bothering the Ogre at his castle. I'm never too old to read fairy tales. The only bad thing about this book is that it's the last one from Ibbotson, who is not read as nearly as much as she should be. The Princess Mirella flees to him because she can't bear Umberto, the conceited … Find all the books, read about the author, and more. When the hag, the troll, and the wizard--plus Ivo, the hag's stand-in familiar--head off to find out their Summer Task, it turns out to be harder than any of them had imagined. The magical creatures of the world have all been displaced from their homes due to modern man's reclamation of swamps and cutting down of forests. This was Ibbotson's last book before she died. Something went wrong. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The Ogre of Oglefort£5.36(40)Only 13 left in stock (more on the way). However, when the team, accompanied by an orphan boy, Ivo, arrives at Oglefort Castle, they quickly learn that it's the tired and sickly ogre who needs liberation. While it doesn't need a sequel (or even end suggesting one), it's a shame we'll never know what's in store for Clarence. We feel for them far more than the Ogre and people who are bothering the Ogre at his castle. The Ogre of Oglefort This edition was published in Feb 01, 2011 by MacMillan Children's Books. When young, wealthy, yet defiant Princess Mirella has vanished and thought to be in the clutches of, Star parts: A long while ago I read The Secret of Platform 13 1/2 and it left me with this lovely warm fuzzy feeling inside. And a really cute dog called Charlie. But when they get to the ogre's castle, the rescuers are in for a surprise: the princess doesn't need saving, but the depressed ogre does! Together they are sent on a terrifying mission - to kill an evil ogre, and rescue the princess Mirella he is holding captive. The spine remains undamaged. Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012. “Pulverized. A sweet little book that has everything I love about Eva Ibbotson's work - dynamic female characters, a rather unconventional plot line, fun, magic, goofy villains and a feel good ending. While I liked it, I enjoy Ibbotson's novels with realistic settings more than her fantasy stuff. I really love Ibbotson's children's series and recommend them for fans of smart, sensible children, happily ever afters and fun adventures. Set in a world where Unusual Creatures and humans co-exist, the story stars four unlikely heroes - a hag, a troll, a wizard and a boy called Ivo. And the Ogre isn't nearly the fearsome creature he once was--in fact, he's rather depressed. It definitely follows the pattern of the majority of Eva Ibbotson's children's books: The main characters are not within the mold of your average heroes! Of. Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. Of course, she finds an orphan, Ivo. But all is not as it seems, and the princess had just per. Look forward to reading more books by this author. Refresh and try again. there are the usual orphan children helping out monsters and witches and other mysterious creatures. Read "The Ogre of Oglefort" by Eva Ibbotson available from Rakuten Kobo. Newsletter Stay up to date. that Oglefort is not the grim and threatening place they had imagined – in fact it’s a sort of earthly paradise, with all the ingredients they need to live a happy life. My favorite part of the book is when the Hag, the Troll, and the boy are trying to rescue the princess. Much of what happens seems to occur through various accidents, and as is fitting, everyone gets their just desserts. A wizard, an ogre, a fey, and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before. It definitely follows the pattern of the majority of Eva Ibbotson's children's books: The main characters are not within the mold of your average heroes! The Ogre of Oglefort is a very funny and creative story. It's the tale of a kindly hag accompanied by a friendly troll, a reluctant wizard, and an orphan boy named Ivo who are tasked by the Norns with slaying an ogre and rescuing a princess. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017. This one isn't so warm and fuzzy, if anything all the characters are a little dark: the hag, the troll and the Princess! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It is a fun book to read, and has characters that I cared about right away. This book was entertaining and fun to read. Instead of princesses or princes or knights being the main concentration, they're ghosts or hags or ogres or strange animals. To see what your friends thought of this book. But not all is as it first appears – the Ogre is depressed and the princess doesn't want to be rescued. Star parts: A long while ago I read The Secret of Platform 13 1/2 and it left me with this lovely warm fuzzy feeling inside. A strange group of Londoners sets forth on a quest: to rescue a princess and slay an ogre. The pacing was good and the text and dialogue dynamic and fun to read. The Ogre turns out to be a perfectly good-hearted person whose ability to turn people into animals has caused him to be besieged by humans seeking to escape their mundane lives. I thought it was very good at the start but then it got boring. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. When a Hag, an orphan boy called Ivo, Ulf the troll and wizard Brian Brainsweller are sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they briefly consider running away and hiding. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This story is a truly wonderful adventure for your imagination and involves lots of interesting characters, some good and some bad. I read this book aloud to my 1st and 2nd grade children. This book is quite good but could be a bit better. 6 years ago; 464 views; Un esempio di conversazione tipo per quando non sapete cosa dire The ogre turns out to be not such a bad guy. The Ogre of Oglefort by Eva Ibbotson A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The premise of this one sounded especially unique and original, and in the end, my shot in the dark paid off. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. Love this book. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2012. And the o. It definitely follows the pattern of the majority of Eva Ibbotson's children's books: The main characters are not within the mold of your average heroes! This conference is the highlight of the year and they all love the opportunity to dress up and socialise together as well as enjoy the holiday opportunity. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn’t want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. When a Hag, an orphan boy and a troll called Ulf get sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a … Take part. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. She lived in northern England and passed away in 2010. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. [Eva Ibbotson; Lisa K Weber] -- When the Hag of Dribble, an orphan boy, and a troll called Ulf are sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, it turns out to be far from the routine magical mission they expect. We’d love your help. To be honest, I think she helped me a lot with with, witch which and white. Under Platform 13 at Kings Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island. I ordered this for free via the 'Amazon Vine Programme' for review - it's years since I've read a real children's book and felt in the mood by the enticing cover artwork of this gem! Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. So the witch, the wizard, the troll, and the orphan stay in the castle to nurse the ogre through his collapse. It appears only once every nine years. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017. This is a book for kids, maybe 3rd grade and older. This is an excellent book for 7 year olds and older. The Ogre of Oglefort (Unabridged) - The Ogre of Oglefort (Unabridged) audiobook, by Eva Ibbotson... A thrilling novel from the best-selling children's author. Ogre of Oglefort was a hoot, a completely different take on an Ogre. Also, Mirella's parents are preparing to send an army after their daughter -- never mind her unwillingness to be rescued! yes she can be clunky and very obvious - i.e. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Very sweet, and soothing to the soul, but a fun inversion of the. Instead of princesses or princes or knights being the main concentration, they're ghosts or hags or ogres or strange animals. she loves animals and the countryside/hates nasty greedy folk who only care about money etc. Mike and I absolutely loved this story. Grand children lost interest in the storyline...no inside illustrations... Un cuento entrañable con magia en la historia y en las palabras. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Eva Ibbotson, the author of many delightful light fantasies, knew that ghosts, wizards and witches are people like ourselves, "only madder and more interesting." My goodness me, what an outstanding imagination Eva Ibbotson has. Mike and I absolutely loved this story. But it works! Lovely story, interesting turn of events and the right amount of humor. You see, it appears that Princess Mirella has been kidnapped by the fearsome ogre of Oglefort -- but, as we all know, appearances can be deceiving! And she's run to Oglefort, where there's an ogre who, she hears, will change anyone into an animal of their choosing. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. The fun begins when a clan of displaced magical creatures—a hag, a troll, and a wizard—is recruited to save young Princess Mirella from her captor, the "dreaded Ogre of Oglefort." Can they be any match for the gruesome, terrifying, ghastly, flesh-eating Ogre of Oglefort? After greatly enjoying it, I decided to look up the author's other works, and found a whole slew of similar spooky tales for younger readers. Ivo and Mirella soon make friends and join forces to try to keep the ogre, and Oglefort itself, safe from all the forces that threaten them. Most of them are miserable with their lives but every year they attend a conference for magical creatures where they are all assigned a fairly simple rescue mission which is, in essence, a chance for a lovely holiday for them all. And the ogre's sisters, oooh they're awful. Not my favorite Ibbotson book, but definitely a good one. The ogre of Oglefort. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Eva Ibbotson (born Maria Charlotte Michelle Wiesner) was a British novelist specializing in romance and children's fantasy. More By and About This Author. Yes, they are all a little on the dark side. When a Hag, an orphan boy and a troll called Ulf get sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a fairly standard magical mission. When the Hag, the Troll, Dr Brainsweller and a most unmagical orphan, Ivo, attend the Summer Meeting of Unusual Creatures they expect the Holiday Task to be something fun like dealing with a plague of jellyfish or sorting out a gang of cattle rustlers. But we do feel for them. Publisher's Summary: For excitement-hungry orphan Ivo, a mission to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort is a dream come true. The story plays on several fantasy stereotypes, sometimes in the obvious way of making beings that are normally thought of as nasty being helpful and friendly, but also in slightly more subtle ways as with the ogre himself and the rather ignorant Fates. The princess doesn't want rescue, thank you very much, and the ogre can no longer stand the pressure of other's demands. The whimsy and humor were just what I've come to expect from this author and everyone gets the happy ending they deserve. Classifications Library of Congress PZ7.I11555 Og 2011b The Physical Object Format paperback Number of pages 230 ID Numbers Open Library OL28039607M Internet Archive ogreofoglefort0000ibbo_i8m7 ISBN 10 0330513052 ISBN 13 ", My goodness me, what an outstanding imagination Eva Ibbotson has. and all is well that ends well. They're actually kind of annoying. It also helped having looked up a little on the author who looks a dear old lady of 85 from Austria, who would probably write some delightful children's stories by the look of her! Strong-minded Mirella ran away from an arranged marriage, the ogre is suffering from depression and has decided to just lay down and die, and Oglefort proves surprisingly comfortable and homelike to the. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2012. You see, it appears that Princess Mirella has been kidnapped by the fearsome ogre of Oglefort -- but, as we all know, appearances can be deceiving! I would recommend this book for young readers aged 9 to 11 years old. When a Hag, an orphan boy called Ivo, Ulf the troll and wizard Brian Brainsweller are get sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a fairly standard magical mission. Oh oh, I do think this was my favorite of the four Eva Ibbotson books I've read! There are a few problems, though: the Norns (creatures something like the Fates) sent the adventurers to defeat the ogre, and they will be displeased if the mission fails. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Please try again. Tierno y divertido. Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2011. Since I am not native and also half deaf it has been really hard for me to learn to spell. Humorous fantasy with twists and turns and very kooky characters. Middle grade readers will fly through this one, and applaud Mirella for following her own path to happiness. The Ogre of Oglefort Quotes Showing 1-2 of 2 “Anyone who has an egg to watch over has a stake in the future, and the future--they were sure of it--was going to be … In a post–World War II London still recovering from the Blitz lives a Hag who’s been dislodged from her Dribble (a water meadow where “the damp air is so soft”). The hag and her friends help to bring about a successful resolution for everyone involved. It turns out that the Norns have misinterpreted their vision, however; the princess is actually nagging the ogre to turn her into a bird, and he's worn out and depressed from transforming people who requested it. The Ogre of Oglefort “The Ogre must be slain,” said Norm Number One. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Una princesa que se refugia en el castillo de un ogro para conseguir ser libre y un equipo de lo más dispar encargado de la difícil tarea de rescatarla. Once they journey to the ogre's home, they catch him as he appears to be getting ready to kill Princess Mirella. I love eva ibbotson - what can i say? Princess Mirella has run away from her family, from her castle, from being a stuffy princess who has to be polite and marry any old Prince who will have her. A strange group of Londoners sets forth on a quest: to rescue a princess and slay an ogre. [Eva Ibbotson] -- When an ordinary, unmagical boy called Ivo, a hag, a troll and wizard Brian Brainsweller are sent to rescue a princess from an … Many of them have moved to London and are working in ordinary, everyday jobs. Oh I loved this book! But it works! This is a book with fantastical characters as well as normal humans and animals. ARTICLES. I tutor children with dyslexia, and it is important to choose fun and interesting books. Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. A hag, a troll, a bumbling wizard, and an orphan boy are an unlikely set of adventurers, but they may be just what is needed in these circumstances. We start in post-war London, where there's a boarding house with Unusual People: a Hag, a troll, a wizard, an enchantress, a couple of hankies and a very normal human. Unable to add item to List. Together with a hag, a wizard, and a troll, Ivo sets out, ready for adventure. Nullam semper neque vel ex facilisis euismod. She has a way of making the gross and nasty things that revolve around the existence of those creatures seem like part of every day life and, more often than not, it’s absolutely hilarious! by MacMillan UK. The Secret Of Platform 13 (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition). If you enjoy adventure books I recommend this book. As with all her books, I was immediately drawn in and enjoyed the very human elements and the great description and story line. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. But we do feel for them. The only consistent is the high quality of the writing and always interesting characters and places. Puffin Books; Illustrated edition (August 16, 2012). When the hag, the troll, and the wizard--plus Ivo, the hag's stand-in familiar--head off to find out their Summer Task, it turns out to be harder than any of them had imagined. The princess doesn't want rescue, thank you very much, and the ogre can no longer stand the pressure of other's demands. Instead of princesses or princes or knights being the main concentration, they're ghosts or hags or ogres or strange animals. I am pleased with this character, and will look for more books from this author. This Together with a hag, a wizard, and a troll, Ivo sets out, ready for adventure. I am amazed that I had not read any of her books before this year. This was Ibbotson's last book before she died. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2014. For excitement-hungry orphan Ivo, a mission to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort is a dream come true. As is often the case with this author, there's plenty of humor in the book's pages, but she also creates unforgettable ghosts and villains who turn out to be less villainous than expected. About The Ogre of Oglefort Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. In highschool I borrowed Which Witch, Star of Kazan, Journey to the river sea and Not just a witch. To my shame, this is the first book I've ever read by Eva Ibbotson - although it won't be the last. Due to a mishap, the Hag, the Troll, a tiny Wizard and the Hag's human familiar get selected for this task. The fun begins when a clan of displaced magical creatures a hag, a troll, and a wizard is recruited to save young Princess Mirella from her captor, the "dreaded Ogre of Oglefort." When a Hag, an orphan boy called Ivo, Ulf the troll and wizard Brian Brainsweller are sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they briefly consider running away and hiding. This one isn't so warm and fuzzy, if anything all the characters are a little dark: the hag, the troll and the Princess! When a Hag, an orphan boy and a troll called Ulf are sent to rescue a princess from an ogre, they expect it to be a fairly standard magical mission. The Ogre of Oglefort. This is the last of Eva Ibbotson's books (I'm guessing, given her death last year) and it's a wonderful one. May 7th 2010 Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. what's not to like? The kids really enjoy it, from my 18 year old to my 5 year old. [9780525423829] For excitement-hungry orphan Ivo, a mission to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort is a dream come true. Together with a hag, a wizard, and a troll, Ivo sets out, ready for adventure. Many of them have moved to London and are working in ordinary, everyday jobs. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Welcome back. Be the first to ask a question about The Ogre of Oglefort. As always, a great blend of sweetness, hilarity, gentle satire, and great imagination! The Ogre of Oglefort. Oh, and Gladys, the Hag's familiar. The hag and her friends help to bring about a successful resolution for everyone involved. So the witch, the wizard, the troll, and the orphan stay in the castle to nurse the ogre through his collapse. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. My grandson is reading it in the evenings and is rally enjoying the story. Fun fantasy for upper elementary. But the ogre is depressed, the princess doesn't want to be rescued - and the ogre's dead wife is turning in her grave. This particular year, however, the conference ends in chaos and confusion as a "real" rescue mission that involves rescuing a princess from a man-eating ogre is on the agenda. But when they get to the ogre's castle, the rescuers are in for a surprise: the princess doesn't need saving, but the depressed ogre does! But the ogre is depressed, the princess doesn't want to be rescued - and the ogre's dead wife is turning in her grave. A quirky fairy tale about making your dreams happen, Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018. 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