Ogre, Ogre (Magic of Xanth Ser.)
by Anthony, Piers
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Del Rey/Ballantine, 1982. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback Original! Smash knew all about Ogres, After all, despite his having a human Mother, Smash was an Ogre himself. Ogres were not only Huge and Horribly Ugly, as Smash was; they were also so Stupid they could hardly speak, and they spent most of their time Fighting, Destroying, and Eating Young Girls. So what was he doing here with seven assorted females looking to him to guide them and save them? Even in Xanth, where magic made anything possible, why should Tandy the Nymph trust him and seem fond of him? And how could all that high-flown conversation be coming out of his mouth? But that, it seemed, was what he got for going to Good Magician Humphrey for an Answer - before he even knew what the Question was! First Publication Anywhere! Collectible. 307 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine is creased..
Synopsis
The fifth book in Pier's Anthony's Xanth series, Ogre, Ogre follows Smash, a young half-ogre who gets the responsibility of escorting a group of magical women through Xanth. Fairies, nymphs and more...
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- Title
- Ogre, Ogre (Magic of Xanth Ser.)
- Author
- Anthony, Piers
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY, U.S.A.: Del Rey/Ballantine, 1982
- Keywords
- XANTH IMAGINARY PLACE FICTION FANTASY GENERAL PAPERBACK ORIGINAL 0345301870 VINTAGE/COLLECTIBLE PAPERBACKS
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- Vintage/Collectible Paperbacks; Asia: General, Western;
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- 12mo
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