The Corgi Chronicles

by Laura Madsen

Pippin may look like a big-eared, short-legged dog, but he’s a magical corgi. Fairies ride corgis because they’re too small to ride horses. Pippin lives undercover with a human family but his secret mission is to serve Aliiana, an earth fairy, as her faithful steed.

Aliiana and Pippin learn that a thief has stolen the Ruseol Gem, the source of all good magic on Earth. If the thief destroys the Gem, all magic will wither and die—including Aliiana. Can they stop the thief before he kills magic?

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Fiction, Dogs, Fae, Childrens, Young Adult

134 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2013

About the author

I'm a mom, veterinarian, and writer. I have published over thirty nonfiction articles for adults and children, and one middle-grade contemporary fantasy novel.

Reviews

[Rachel Naegele · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the fact that this whole book is based on the premise of corgi-riding fairies, unfortunately it was a little too young for this particular reader. I’m sure elementary kids would like it though.

[Hannah Leutzinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister got this for me for my birthday because of my love of corgis.
Definitely a book for young readers. An adventure with Lord of the Ring vibes but add a corgi❤️

[Trevor Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was in elementary school my reading diet consisted of books just like THE CORGI CHRONICLES, except there were decidedly fewer choices available to me at the time. This is the perfect novel to help a young kid get into the world of elves, dwarves, and fey without dumping Tolkien on them before the fourth grade; its bold use of fantasy tropes is a plus in this case. The prose is tight and well-paced, respecting its readers' intelligence while remaining easily followed.

The book follows the adventures of a corgi named Pippin, an average house dog with a secret: he's the faithful steed to a fairy! Based loosely off Welsh mythology, THE CORGI CHRONICLES will delight young girls and boys alike with healthy doses of age-appropriate adventure and the lovable fluffiness of Pippin.

Be prepared to discuss the ideas of greed and anger, along with the reasons good must sometimes be fought for. I highly recommend this book for kids younger than ten or eleven years old.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 9-year old daughter and I found this fantasy book delightful. It's definitely more suited for younger readers (grade school) who enjoy chapter books, but if you love Corgis, you'll enjoy it at any age.

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[Anne (ReadEatGameRepeat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had so much fun reading this book so for that alone I'd reccomend it. I went into it not really sure what to expect, I added it to my wishlist a while ago randomly after having seen the cover and having vaguely read the premise and for my birthday this year one of my overly-generous friends gifted it to me <3

So while yes I did ask for this book I went in blind and was not dissapointed. It's a bit younger than the middlegrade I typically read (this is reccomended for ages 6-12 - but honestly this is just such a funny and entertaining read I think readers of any age could enjoy it. I will say specifically if you live in or around Utah this might be a fun one to pick up since it is largely set in the state and refers to its landmarks.

I really liked how fun this book was, by no means was it perfect but I just had such a good time with the story overall. I really liked the characters and exploring the magical world together with the brave pippin. The writing style is a bit fairy-tale like and I do think it was written almost like a bedtime story where you sort of have natural stopping points between certain chapters. It's quite a short book so I don't want to say too much for fear of spoiling anything - but yea if you like Fairies (or just the faefolk in general) and Corgi's I'd say give this one a shot.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Corgi! Need I say more? I hope Laura writes more stories in this series, she has brought the fairie world to the US.

[Lilith Mühlberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is recommended for ages 6-12 on the book, so definitely keep in mind the target audience when reading this.

It's a very cute fairytale adventure that has all kinds of classic characters and some fantasy tropes, all of which are great to introduce a young reader to these devices. The main story revolves around a great threat to good magic which our main character Pippin – a corgi, not a dog! – has to go resolve in a band comprised of him, some elves, a sprite, a dwarf as well as others they meet along the way.

The world itself is mixed into our modern world, so all the magical creatures live alongside our modern cities and creations, hidden out of view.

The book was exactly what it promised to be, I had a fun time with it, definitely recommend it for kids of all ages.

[Jessika Lagimonière · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story. Very accessible for children.

[Crystal Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute story. Had a Lord of the Rings feel to it, but obviously written for a much younger audience. I loved reading the perspective from the Corgi, Pippin, as he travels with a troup of magical beings.
It also made me think, I wonder if my Corgi is really friend of fae - my little Tiki Man certainly is smart enough :)

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so adorable! I got it as a Christmas gift years ago, as I'm obsessed with corgwyn. The book is targeted for 6-12 year old kids but I found it highly entertaining and funny at times. Pippin is the perfect balance between corgi and magical.

[Ronald L Schipper · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a lover of Corgis I just had to get this book. It was a sweet story. My favorite line was I'm not a dog I'm a Corgi.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was cute and it did have its issues but it was cute so

[Vendea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rozkošná middle grade. S corgim.

4/5*

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story and loved the corgi parts. Totaly for dog and corgi lovers!!!

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a charming little book. Of course it isn't meant to be high-brow reading for serious people, but it's quick, it's fun and I'm giving it one extra star just for being all Corgi-like.

[Lindsay Broome · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little fantasy book I was challenged to read by one of my kids 🤣 We used to have a corgi named Pippin, so that caught our attention.

[Jiska · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little adventure story about a Corgi steed named Pippin and his fairy mistress Aliiana. Together with a mixed group of companions they set out to find out what happened to the stolen Ruseol Gem.

Would have given it more stars, but obviously I’m not really the targeted audience. This would be an amazing book for all dog loving children. An adventure written from the viewpoint of a brave little Corgi (yes with capital letter C, don’t you forget it ;)

[Melissa Ernst · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really, really wanted to love this book. A light, fun, fantasy placed in an alternative US where magical beings exist in secrecy, Pippin the Corgi is called to find a missing gem, the source of all magic. The nonstop action in this book glosses over a complex magical world as it jumps from plot point to plot point. While the story wraps up nicely, it left me wanting something more substantial.

[Lisa (literary.liz) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so cute!

[Jarin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book with a cute Corgi.

[Jennifer Pletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 31st read for the year. I read it with my two, 12 year olds and we finished it up this evening. I had gotten this book for my daughter, Finley, for Christmas because she loves Corgis. She has a few Corgi stuffed animals, and dreams of having one of these dogs one day. Why doesn't she have one now? Becuase we have a very sweet 7 year old Goldendoodle that is plenty to manage right now, thank you very much.



This book is about a dog named Pippin (who actually happens to be the name of the Corgi the writer has) who is a special kind of dog. He is a carrier of a fairy named Alianna. Fairies ride Corgis because they are too small to ride horses. Alianna comes to Pippin and tells him that a special Gem has been stolen and it is up to him, the elves and the fairies to figure out how to get it back. They have to get the Gem because if it is destroyed, it will destroy all good magic on earth.

This is a very cute book. It is okay writing, but the kids liked it. I think most of us who are pet owners/animal lovers would love to spin a tale about them. We always visualize them being superheroes in their own special way.

If you have kids who are animal lovers, and love a world with fairies and elves, then check out this book. I am sure they will enjoy it.

[Lily Haven · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up the book for my daughter, but wanted to read it myself as well. It is okay, none of the travelling that the characters do actually gives you any sense of time so events just pile up on top of one another. Over all it is rather silly, and should be good for young children, but I do think the author could have done a far better job. It is still possible to create depth for characters and story while keeping things simple enough for children to understand, and the author simply didn't do that here. The entire adventure is very shallow and predictable. As an adult reader I wouldn't recommend taking the time to read it, young children, however, might enjoy it.

[Abbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book simply because I love corgis, and the idea of them being steeds for small fairies is great. However it's simply targeted at younger children (probably 10 or younger) so was a bit simple for me, "we went here" "we did this". Anyone who falls into that category or doesn't mind reading at a younger level would enjoy this book, as Pippin is a sweet Corgi (not a dog!) that faithfully serves his mistress and has quite the adventure with his new friends.

I rated it 3* as it was simple for my age and typical reading difficulty, but still feel it would be an enjoyable read for those it is targeted towards.

[Austin Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a gift from my wife for Christmas. It came in handy because I needed a short, easy read to hit my reading goal for 2018 and this one did the trick. If you have kids who like corgis, they'll love this. It's light and fast-paced, with a plot that is easy to follow and likable characters. Maybe one day I'll read to my corgi so he can know the true power of the race of Corgwyn. It'd probably just go to his head, though.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I do not have much to say about this.
It is a very simple story about a corgi and a fairy and their friends.
I will not recommend this to people who have not read simple children's book. You need to have a lot of patience with books for children aged 6-12. This is perfect for a child who is learning to read, wants to read their first book.
But if you want to read a story from the point of view of a corgi, sure. Go ahead.

[Deborah Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was the cover that first got my attention. In fact, I used it as the basis for a Halloween costume for my corgi, Posie Rose. After reading this book, and it was so cute, I was inspired to write my first children's book about a corgi.
I gave a copy of The Corgi Chronicles to my adult children for Christmas, and they loved it too! Bravo!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely adorable.
This book is written entirely from a Corgi's pov. It's funny, cute, and exciting. It's obviously a children's book, is say from ages 8 till 11 or so, so. It's understandably not suited for all adults. But if you know a kid that loves reading, corgis or fantasy, then this is the book for them.

[Mahira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to read this book for eons! Seriously, it was one of the first books I shelved as to-read almost six years ago which, looking at it, makes me feel like an eternity has passed since. Fortunately, my love for corgwn is as undying as in those early collage years, so I finally decided to get it for Christmas (NB I'm in my late 20s.).
You know what they say – don't judge a book by its cover – but if there was one exception to do so, do so here, since the cover art is pretty charming and the book is just as nice. It offers quite an exciting story (a bit of a hobbitish one, I dare say) of a rather curious lot of magical beings focused on a great endeavor of saving the stolen Ruseol Gem, no, the whole good side of the magical world presented to the reader through the eyes of no other than Pippin the Corgi, the most precious and adorable protagonist one could've wished for. He is, was, the hero we both needed and deserved with all his virtues and vices. Although I struggled a wee bit with the readability of the book – parts of it could use a bit of rewriting for more cohesion and there are some inconsistencies – I can't find the proper words for how much it filled me with joy and made me smile at some of the ongoing shenanigans. I really didn't expect that from a book for middle schoolers. It was a very delightful adventure full of characters and plot just complex enough for the intended audience. If you're a fan of corgwn and in a dire need of an easy, lighthearted read, I absolutely, wholeheartedly do recommend getting this book. :) Just, please, keep in mind the intended readers are middle schoolers, some of the reviews seem to have forgotten this important detail.

PS Cysga'n dawel, Pippin. I am sure you were the bestest good boy.

[Laurel Bradshaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 pink stars

A cute story, inspired by Tolkien's The Hobbit, or There and Back Again and the author's pet Corgi. It's written for children (perhaps ages 7-11 more or less), but anyone who loves Corgis might get a kick out of this. Adults will have to suspend disbelief that our band of heroes can travel from Utah to Glacier National Park in Montana in just a few days. Later, they use magical means to get to the Black Hills and then on to the Fermilab (near Chicago) and from there to the Olympic Peninsula. The story is pretty simplistic and rather short, but it kept my interest. I would read another, but this seems to be the author's only book.

Description: Pippin may look like a big-eared, short-legged dog, but he’s a magical corgi. Fairies ride corgis because they’re too small to ride horses. Pippin lives undercover with a human family but his secret mission is to serve Aliiana, an earth fairy, as her faithful steed. Aliiana and Pippin learn that a thief has stolen the Ruseol Gem, the source of all good magic on Earth. If the thief destroys the Gem, all magic will wither and die—including Aliiana. Can they stop the thief before he kills magic?

[Ashley Tidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love middle grade novels and this one was so cute! A magical Corgi who is a steed for a magical fairy going on adventures and saving the day! I loved the characters and the science. I loved how adorable the story was and how smart it was too. I'm so glad I got this as a Valentine's Day gift!