Jim Goldschneider

The Muddlemoor Oddballs (eBook, ePUB)

"Where Peculiar is the Everyday"

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Muddlemoor is a whimsical, surreal land existing between reality and imagination where peculiar adventures unfold. The story follows Miss Petunia Wigglesworth, who embarks on a quest guided by a magical whispering map that arrived in the form of a sandwich, leading her to the mysterious Fork of Forever-a symbol of choice and destiny. . Miss Petunia's peculiar quest begins: Petunia receives a talking sandwich that transforms into a whispering map, urging her to find the Fork of Forever to avoid doom and cold tea. She prepares and steps into Muddlemoor's unpredictable world. . Crunkleton's Curiosity Emporium: Petunia visits Archibald Crunkleton's odd shop filled with magical curiosities and is directed to Bartholomew Muggsnort, a mustachioed poet and former ringmaster, who becomes her guide. . The Duel of Directions: At Shufflebottom Hollow, Petunia witnesses a fencing duel between hedgehogs and receives a spoon-coat to aid her journey, highlighting the whimsical trials she must face. . Muffinmancer's trial: At Higglebatch Hill, Petunia passes a muffin-guessing challenge set by Horatio Higglebatch, earning emergency jam and advancing her quest. . Pickleman's prophecy and Skunk's riddle: In Pickleman's Glen, the prophecy points to the Skunking Grounds, where Sebastian Skunk tests Petunia with a riddle before granting passage to Brackenfuzz Peak. . Brackenfuzz's Fizz and Clutterbuck's cotillion: Beatrix Brackenfuzz's memory-enhancing drink helps Petunia unlock the Path of Paradox, followed by a cotillion where Petunia discerns truth from gossip, receiving a secretive corsage. . Pappalardo's choice and airborne tea: Professor Pappalardo reveals the Fork is a choice, presenting Petunia with keys to paths of comfort or wonder. They then visit Oozlethorp's floating tea parlor for clues leading to Toogood's Garden. . Garden of Infinite Beginnings and Bumgardner's ballad: Floribella Toogood offers a fresh start, and Balthazar Bumgardner guides them through a stormy trial in verse, leading to Grindlethorpe's upside-down house and an inverted map perspective. . Muddle & Swindle's bureaucracy and the Jellybean Trial: At the Office of Muddle & Swindle, Petunia confronts confusing reality and passes the Jellybean Trial with Judge Firkins and attorney Doody, earning the Key of What-If. . Final challenges and the Fork of Forever: After trials involving Snazzleton's second moon, Snodgrass's last riddle, and Gotobed's midnight decree, Petunia reach

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781257754557
• Artikelnr.: 75660974