Orc: It's Not Easy Being Green

by Ed Page

Coming face to kneecap with a troll, meeting a witch with poor eyesight and being abducted by a dragon were not things on Toenibbler's 'to do' list. However, after being taken prisoner by some horrible humans, they are just some of the things that befall him as his life takes a definite turn towards adventure. The son of the clan chief, he is captured by a band of human settlers when going for his monthly wash in the local stream. Discriminated against because of his green skin and snotty nose, he slowly forms a friendship with a girl called Nancy as they face great danger together, a friendship that is set to last for many years to It's Not Easy Being Green is the first in the Orc series of comedy novellas relating the adventures of Toenibbler as he goes from being a young orc to a warlord of renown. If you enjoy It's Not Easy Being Green then try the second book in the series, Fairies, Fairies Everywhere, which is set five years later. You could also try the novels The Sausage of Doom or Oh Goblin, Where Art Thou? All are among the numerous books by Ed Page that are available on Kindle and as paperbacks.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 19, 2013

Reviews

[Carole O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story, lots of twists and turns and outcomes you would not expect, the Author really keeps you on your toes when reading this book.

The orc encounters Horrid Humans , trolls and goblins, an enchanted wood , a witch and a dragon, he hopes against hope that his dad will come to rescue him.

Suitable for the young readers and the young at heart.