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Barry & Ruffles: Phil Osafa's Stoned
Phil Osafa's Stoned! (Paperback Title)
"At one point, I laughed for a full five minutes. The world needs the writing of Chris Whyatt." - Louise Blackwick - bestselling author of the Vivian Amberville fantasy novels.
A humorous retelling for a different generation.
Who is Phil Osafa?
What does The Dissentry of Magic do?
How do you persuade your (drinking, gambling, thieving) weenix to behave like a respectable owl?
What is ditchwitch? And why can't girls play?
How do you tame the tiny, ugly, vicious - yet strangely desirable - guardian on the third floor?
The answers are waiting inside this clever little file of fluid locations...
Barry's uncles, Vermont and Patrice, are petrified of all things magical (they don't mind the tax avoidance part so much) and try everything to stop him from taking his rightful place at Pigsnorts School of Wizardry, Witchery, and Judicial Evasion.
With the help of wild, magical giant, Rumorous Haggard, he begins to learn of a world beyond Muddledom.
New friends, Don Wheezeasy, Penelope Perfect, and Hermainly Grunger join him, lifting his spirits (Breville Shortass being more of a dampener) and an incredible adventure is about to begin!
"Camp innuendo frivolity, à la Benny Hill, Carry On, etc, intertwined with ridiculous Pythonesque slapstick. But still manages to recreate the atmosphere of the original. Loved it!" - The Fantasy Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I don't understand why more people aren't raving about this brilliant parody. Give it a go, you'll love it!" - Georgia_P (Inkitt)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Hilarious." - Moreblessing67 (Inkitt)
"At one point, I laughed for a full five minutes. The world needs the writing of Chris Whyatt." - Louise Blackwick - bestselling author of the Vivian Amberville fantasy novels.
A humorous retelling for a different generation.
Who is Phil Osafa?
What does The Dissentry of Magic do?
How do you persuade your (drinking, gambling, thieving) weenix to behave like a respectable owl?
What is ditchwitch? And why can't girls play?
How do you tame the tiny, ugly, vicious - yet strangely desirable - guardian on the third floor?
The answers are waiting inside this clever little file of fluid locations...
Barry's uncles, Vermont and Patrice, are petrified of all things magical (they don't mind the tax avoidance part so much) and try everything to stop him from taking his rightful place at Pigsnorts School of Wizardry, Witchery, and Judicial Evasion.
With the help of wild, magical giant, Rumorous Haggard, he begins to learn of a world beyond Muddledom.
New friends, Don Wheezeasy, Penelope Perfect, and Hermainly Grunger join him, lifting his spirits (Breville Shortass being more of a dampener) and an incredible adventure is about to begin!
"Camp innuendo frivolity, à la Benny Hill, Carry On, etc, intertwined with ridiculous Pythonesque slapstick. But still manages to recreate the atmosphere of the original. Loved it!" - The Fantasy Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I don't understand why more people aren't raving about this brilliant parody. Give it a go, you'll love it!" - Georgia_P (Inkitt)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Hilarious." - Moreblessing67 (Inkitt)
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2020
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About the author
Chris Whyatt
12 books2 followersDuring swinging sixties London, Chris Whyatt was born into abject gravity... completely against his will.
During his teens, he was visited by Lucy Fyre, a much-maligned lady with a reputation that was mostly undeserved.
With the help of his translator, Trisa Whytch, she instilled in him a devilish sense of humour, which, like most things, people either hated, loved, ridiculed, or just plain misunderstood.
In later life, he apologised to those he'd upset.
Unfortunately, his Dad didn't hear the apology, as he was resting in peace.
Now... here's the boring bit.
He mainly writes humorous fantasy.
This is by no means a promise, though, and the right is reserved to pen whatever comes into his strange little mind with no prior warning.
You have been not warned.
During his teens, he was visited by Lucy Fyre, a much-maligned lady with a reputation that was mostly undeserved.
With the help of his translator, Trisa Whytch, she instilled in him a devilish sense of humour, which, like most things, people either hated, loved, ridiculed, or just plain misunderstood.
In later life, he apologised to those he'd upset.
Unfortunately, his Dad didn't hear the apology, as he was resting in peace.
Now... here's the boring bit.
He mainly writes humorous fantasy.
This is by no means a promise, though, and the right is reserved to pen whatever comes into his strange little mind with no prior warning.
You have been not warned.
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December 13, 2023DNF at 33%
This is a humorous parody of (obviously!) the first Harry Potter book with names, genders and species swapped for punnier versions and digs at modern pop culture and politics scattered liberally.
Chris Whyatt has a knack for striking witty imagery and I normally enjoy his satirical writing, but this simply felt a little TOO faithful to the source material for me. Even though the severe witch transformed into a wildebeest instead of a cat, and 'Primrose Close' was plagued by emus as well as owls, I struggled to continue with what felt like simply re-reading a very familiar story that was wearing a fake moustache and a silly hat.
Parody fans and those looking for an adult-aimed novelty stocking filler will be likely to enjoy this foray into Pigsnorts and the antics of Barry, Dud, Oldass Fumbledorm and Haggard.
This is a humorous parody of (obviously!) the first Harry Potter book with names, genders and species swapped for punnier versions and digs at modern pop culture and politics scattered liberally.
Chris Whyatt has a knack for striking witty imagery and I normally enjoy his satirical writing, but this simply felt a little TOO faithful to the source material for me. Even though the severe witch transformed into a wildebeest instead of a cat, and 'Primrose Close' was plagued by emus as well as owls, I struggled to continue with what felt like simply re-reading a very familiar story that was wearing a fake moustache and a silly hat.
Parody fans and those looking for an adult-aimed novelty stocking filler will be likely to enjoy this foray into Pigsnorts and the antics of Barry, Dud, Oldass Fumbledorm and Haggard.
December 4, 2023
If Terry Pratchett wrote Harry Potter
Yikes! This was a fun read.
A clever spin on Harry Potter - a satirical spoof with twists of all the major characters and plot. It’s a must read, just for the laugh out loud moments and the many many Easter eggs from the franchise - PigSnorts, Muddles, Fumbledor and Haggard - I could go on but you really must see for yourself.
If Terry Pratchett wrote Harry Potter, this would be it.
Yikes! This was a fun read.
A clever spin on Harry Potter - a satirical spoof with twists of all the major characters and plot. It’s a must read, just for the laugh out loud moments and the many many Easter eggs from the franchise - PigSnorts, Muddles, Fumbledor and Haggard - I could go on but you really must see for yourself.
If Terry Pratchett wrote Harry Potter, this would be it.
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