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The Wingfeather Saga
A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest
Whether a first-time visitor or a repeat traveler to the always mysterious and sometimes treacherous Glipwood Forest, this illustrated guide is an invaluable addition to any Wingfeather fan’s knapsack.
A Ranger’s Guide to Glipwood Forest expands the legend and lore of this treacherous land of fatal flora and fanged beasts—and the history of the first adventurers daring enough to brave the forest depths. Through detailed line art, maps, and directions, travelers can safely marvel at the majestic glipwood trees, poke around the (possibly haunted) Anklejelly Cavern, dip their toes into the Mighty River Blapp (if they dare!), and avoid falling off a cliff edge into the Dark Sea of Darkness and being swallowed by a sea dragon.
Both longtime Wingfeather fans and readers new to the series will be enthralled, tickled, delighted, and occasionally disturbed by never-before-known nuggets, familiar factoids, and all-new stories about the forest and the brave rangers who made passage into its dark depths possible. Don’t attempt an exploration, journey, or meander through Glipwood without it!
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains illustrations from the book.
A Ranger’s Guide to Glipwood Forest expands the legend and lore of this treacherous land of fatal flora and fanged beasts—and the history of the first adventurers daring enough to brave the forest depths. Through detailed line art, maps, and directions, travelers can safely marvel at the majestic glipwood trees, poke around the (possibly haunted) Anklejelly Cavern, dip their toes into the Mighty River Blapp (if they dare!), and avoid falling off a cliff edge into the Dark Sea of Darkness and being swallowed by a sea dragon.
Both longtime Wingfeather fans and readers new to the series will be enthralled, tickled, delighted, and occasionally disturbed by never-before-known nuggets, familiar factoids, and all-new stories about the forest and the brave rangers who made passage into its dark depths possible. Don’t attempt an exploration, journey, or meander through Glipwood without it!
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains illustrations from the book.
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First published November 1, 2023
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About the author
Andrew Peterson
20 books4,645 followersHey, folks. If you're just discovering me or any of my work, it can be a little confusing because there are several facets to it. Here’s the rundown:
• I write songs. I also record them to these cool things called CDs and put on concerts around the country. (And beyond! To my great delight, I get to play in Europe every year or so.)
• I write books. I’ve written a four-part fantasy series for young readers called the Wingfeather Saga, along with Pembrick's Creaturepedia and A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest. The Wingfeather Animated Series is wonderful, and you can watch for free over at Angel.com. I've written two memoirs: Adorning the Dark, and The God of the Garden.
• I'm the founder of the Rabbit Room, a community of songwriters, authors, and artists interested in storytelling, faith, and fellowship.
• I'm married to Jamie, and we have three sweet (grown) children, each of whom has a (grown) spouse (who is also sweet), and one very sweet granddaughter. We live in a magical place we call the Warren, just south of Nashville.
The common thread in all this is my love for Christ and his Kingdom, my belief in the power of story and art, and my need for family and community. If I had to boil it all down, I'd say this: I want to use my gifts to tell the truth, and to tell it as beautifully as I can. Andrew-peterson.com
• I write songs. I also record them to these cool things called CDs and put on concerts around the country. (And beyond! To my great delight, I get to play in Europe every year or so.)
• I write books. I’ve written a four-part fantasy series for young readers called the Wingfeather Saga, along with Pembrick's Creaturepedia and A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest. The Wingfeather Animated Series is wonderful, and you can watch for free over at Angel.com. I've written two memoirs: Adorning the Dark, and The God of the Garden.
• I'm the founder of the Rabbit Room, a community of songwriters, authors, and artists interested in storytelling, faith, and fellowship.
• I'm married to Jamie, and we have three sweet (grown) children, each of whom has a (grown) spouse (who is also sweet), and one very sweet granddaughter. We live in a magical place we call the Warren, just south of Nashville.
The common thread in all this is my love for Christ and his Kingdom, my belief in the power of story and art, and my need for family and community. If I had to boil it all down, I'd say this: I want to use my gifts to tell the truth, and to tell it as beautifully as I can. Andrew-peterson.com
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March 29, 2025
As usual, Andrew Peterson does not disappoint!
March 26, 2024
There’s something magical about this book. It’s no sweeping tale like the Wingfeather Saga, and some people might be disappointed to hear that it’s more of a fictitious travel guide than a true story. But I love it. Peterson’s whimsical prose has really found its stride, weaving delightfully weird words like “lunching,” “gristletoe,” and “eggmunchery” into a tapestry that feels like an ancient, tattered map in an old bookstore—natural, inevitable even, but foreign and strange all the same. The subdued, secondhand (or thirdhand, if you count the diligent translation of one Andrew Peterson) narrative woven through the descriptions of Glipwood forest was equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. I almost felt that I was sitting by a wood-burning fire and listening to Owin Groverly himself recounting his adventures. (Aided by the author’s occasional greetings and compliments left in the text for his son, the illustrator.) Also, I will never get tired of reading Peterson’s wonderfully ridiculous names. Seriously. They’re the best.
Now I want some tiny toast.
Now I want some tiny toast.
September 27, 2024
This has reintroduced me to a familiar place that i guess wasn't familiar after all. I'm a BIG fan of the illustrations too, they might be the best part. Can't wait for a rangers guide to the doonlands! (I'm assuming that's what's next because of the mention of it in this one)
March 2, 2025
I would say this is a book mainly for dedicated fans of the Wing Feather Saga. This small book, resembling a tour guide parody, explores one of the saga's most dangerous forests.
The book's humour and eccentricity are enjoyable as it follows a journey and shares stories of a traveller and ranger of Glipwood Forest and the people and dangers he meets. However, it may not be worthwhile if you haven't read the Wing Feather Saga, as it lacks significant plot or character development.
While I appreciated the humour and eccentricities, I found it a little dull compared to the main books. As a collector's item for Wing Feather Saga enthusiasts, I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10 for story enjoyment and a 0.5 out of 3 for its one mention of something spiritual.
The book's humour and eccentricity are enjoyable as it follows a journey and shares stories of a traveller and ranger of Glipwood Forest and the people and dangers he meets. However, it may not be worthwhile if you haven't read the Wing Feather Saga, as it lacks significant plot or character development.
While I appreciated the humour and eccentricities, I found it a little dull compared to the main books. As a collector's item for Wing Feather Saga enthusiasts, I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10 for story enjoyment and a 0.5 out of 3 for its one mention of something spiritual.
January 3, 2024
Honestly, I prefer the Creaturepedia. This is more of ‘this is glipwood forest, and this is the landmarks,’ etc, etc.
Wingfeather books ARE AMAZING. This one just doesn’t really fit, in my opinion, in the mouth of the Wingfeather digtoad.
Beware the Gargan Rockroach. Nasty things. They will steal all of your life right out of you and spit out your bones.
Rachel
Wingfeather books ARE AMAZING. This one just doesn’t really fit, in my opinion, in the mouth of the Wingfeather digtoad.
Beware the Gargan Rockroach. Nasty things. They will steal all of your life right out of you and spit out your bones.
Rachel
August 11, 2024
Absolutely loved the random nods to the series in this book! It was very enjoyable, and added even more life to the world of Aerwier!
November 1, 2023
This travel guide through the dangerous and wondrous Glipwood Forest was written by one of the founding members of the Glipwood Official Rangers Guild (GORG). Not only does he share the best and safest (relatively speaking) path through the forest, he also tells of how he met each of the other original eight members of the GORG.
I really wasn’t sure what this book would be like when I first picked it up, and it turned out to be a really fun, quick read. The humor and whimsy of the original series can be found throughout this book. At times I felt like Andrew Peterson was making up as outlandish of names and descriptions of items as he could to try to stump his son, who drew sketches of Glipwood Forest flora as well as the members of the GORG for the book. I particularly loved the sketches of Owin and Chonis Ponius Groverly, the “in-world” author and illustrator of the guidebook. Fans of The Wingfeather Saga will enjoy this return to the land of Skree, with many references to locations they’ll remember from the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for providing me a copy of this book to review.
I really wasn’t sure what this book would be like when I first picked it up, and it turned out to be a really fun, quick read. The humor and whimsy of the original series can be found throughout this book. At times I felt like Andrew Peterson was making up as outlandish of names and descriptions of items as he could to try to stump his son, who drew sketches of Glipwood Forest flora as well as the members of the GORG for the book. I particularly loved the sketches of Owin and Chonis Ponius Groverly, the “in-world” author and illustrator of the guidebook. Fans of The Wingfeather Saga will enjoy this return to the land of Skree, with many references to locations they’ll remember from the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for providing me a copy of this book to review.
November 29, 2023
Andrew Peterson has done it again!
ARGtGF is another excellent companion book to The Wingfeather Saga. This 125 page book is filled with exciting Easter eggs, superb illustrations, hilarious humor, and insightful insight to the perils of Skree's most dangerous forest. It is a must for Featherheads, whether or not they end up trekking through Glipwood Forest.
(I also freaking love the references to Andrew's own family in the book!)
ARGtGF is another excellent companion book to The Wingfeather Saga. This 125 page book is filled with exciting Easter eggs, superb illustrations, hilarious humor, and insightful insight to the perils of Skree's most dangerous forest. It is a must for Featherheads, whether or not they end up trekking through Glipwood Forest.
(I also freaking love the references to Andrew's own family in the book!)
May 22, 2025
Excellent guide to Glipwood forest! I'd recommend reading it with a copy of Pembrick's Creaturepedia nearby.
I also love that it was more than just a guide and had a story woven in
I also love that it was more than just a guide and had a story woven in
September 1, 2024
This was entertaining but lacking a little of the story feel that the Creaturepedia book included.
December 30, 2023
I thank the Maker for untroubled laughter, surprise Christmas presents, and the seemingly endless creativity of my favorite living author. This is pretty much exactly what it sounds like - a travel guide to a place I wish I could visit for real (but now feel like I’ve come as close as possible to truly seeing), complete with brilliant details and beautiful illustrations. But there’s also a short and sweet story nestled in its pages about friendship and bravery and the drive to see the world in all its wonder. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect final read of the year.
“Pay a little extra to have your name or initials engraved on the blade. First, this gives you a way to claim it if the sword is ever lost or stolen, and second, one of your descendants may find it hidden in a secret chamber in your cellar and feel fluttery in their tummy when they see your name. One never knows, so it pays to be thorough.”
“Gristletoe is known for its bright red berries, and its branches are cut in the winter festivals to hang over doorways. Tradition demands that if two people are standing beneath a sprig of gristletoe, they must take turns stomping on each other’s feet until one of them cries, ‘Gunkee’s uncle!’”
“A journey by foot is best enjoyed with the easy part last.”
“Pay a little extra to have your name or initials engraved on the blade. First, this gives you a way to claim it if the sword is ever lost or stolen, and second, one of your descendants may find it hidden in a secret chamber in your cellar and feel fluttery in their tummy when they see your name. One never knows, so it pays to be thorough.”
“Gristletoe is known for its bright red berries, and its branches are cut in the winter festivals to hang over doorways. Tradition demands that if two people are standing beneath a sprig of gristletoe, they must take turns stomping on each other’s feet until one of them cries, ‘Gunkee’s uncle!’”
“A journey by foot is best enjoyed with the easy part last.”
November 30, 2023
True confession: I have not (yet) read the Wingfeather Saga. I will be rectifying that in short order, in no small part because of this book exposing me to its wonders to come.
_A Ranger's Guide_ is clever, humorous, helpful, witty--and brilliantly illustrated. I love it.
The one downside was the formatting on the eARC I received; I'm confident the actual published ebook and hardcover editions are much more better, and I look forward to exploring either to more fully appreciate its goodness.
Regardless, this is an excellent companion resource to Wingfeather, and I can only imagine how much more I'll enjoy it once I start reading the series.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
_A Ranger's Guide_ is clever, humorous, helpful, witty--and brilliantly illustrated. I love it.
The one downside was the formatting on the eARC I received; I'm confident the actual published ebook and hardcover editions are much more better, and I look forward to exploring either to more fully appreciate its goodness.
Regardless, this is an excellent companion resource to Wingfeather, and I can only imagine how much more I'll enjoy it once I start reading the series.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
January 24, 2024
If you wish to take a walking tour of Glipwood Forest, be sure to bring your sword (preferably monogrammed), and keep note of all the discounts you can get from Glipwood muncheries by mentioning Owain Groverly.
Absolutely hilarious; highly recommend. Lots of fun Easter eggs (laid by a local flabbit) for Wingfeather fans.
Content:
None! Yay! A middle grade book with no questionable stuff!
Ages 8+
Absolutely hilarious; highly recommend. Lots of fun Easter eggs (laid by a local flabbit) for Wingfeather fans.
Content:
None! Yay! A middle grade book with no questionable stuff!
Ages 8+
March 9, 2024
'A Ranger’s Guide to Glipwood Forest' is filled with all of the qualities one would expect from Andrew Peterson: wit, imagination, humor, and artistic writing. An interesting, little book that any Wingfeather Saga fan will enjoy!
May 3, 2024
I'm kind of biased...I absolutely will love anything that Andrew Peterson writes! Aedan Peterson did a wonderful job with the pictures as well!
May 6, 2024
This is a fun little book with great illustrations. Makes me want to go through Glipwood Forest, as foolhardy as that might be.
January 4, 2024
This book was amazing. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect going in(honestly, do you ever with Andrew Peterson?) but it was really good. A mix of second person guide book and fictional autobiography, the wit and adventure expected from any Wingfeather book is definitely there! I thought the tale of how the forest rangers were formed was really cool and getting a tour of Glipwood Forest not involving anyone running for their lives(most of the time) was so fun. I loved the slight romance. Also, if Oskar or Janner had read this before North! Or Be Eaten, there would've been a bit less running-for-our-lives happening. Just sayin'. But it was really cool to see a different era of Aerwiar and meet some new characters! Highly recommend for all Wingfeather fans! 8+.
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January 6, 2024The start rating is meant to convey how much I would recommend this book, or how objectively good it is, which is very hard to do. This is an undeniably fun read (listen).
It is very strange as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but that was as a chaser to the much beloved Wingfeather saga. I don't know how this book would read out of that context? I expect it would still be a lot of fun. Enjoyable for the two hours of n entertainment it provided.
It is very strange as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but that was as a chaser to the much beloved Wingfeather saga. I don't know how this book would read out of that context? I expect it would still be a lot of fun. Enjoyable for the two hours of n entertainment it provided.
December 27, 2023
I hate giving a two and a half star rating to anything by Andrew Peterson, but it has to be done. This book had none of the spark the Wingfeather Saga possesses, and was disappointing after the extremally entertaining Creaturepedia. There wasn't really much of a plot, and yet it wasn't just a book of facts, like the Creaturepedia is. It felt unfished, like an early draft, and it was so short it left the characters very underdeveloped. And although I love Aedan's illustrations and think he's very talented, once you've seen one fictional illustrated plant you've kinda seen them all, and there were A LOT of plant pictures in this one.
However... I would probably recommend this to Wingfeather fans, because it is still fun and opens up the world a little bit more. Also the cover is beautiful and looks great with the rest of my Wingfeather collection!
This book leaves me hoping that Mr. Peterson will let go of this series and starting working on something brand new that can sweep me away once more.
However... I would probably recommend this to Wingfeather fans, because it is still fun and opens up the world a little bit more. Also the cover is beautiful and looks great with the rest of my Wingfeather collection!
This book leaves me hoping that Mr. Peterson will let go of this series and starting working on something brand new that can sweep me away once more.
January 3, 2024
This is a very amusing companion to the Wingfeather Saga, a light-hearted short story (or series of stories) set in the world of Glipwood Forest.
December 23, 2023
The companion guide to The Wingfeather Saga by the same author, readers will be treated to part map, part history, and part travel guide. Fans of the series will eat up every page of this delightful book!
The origin (and adventures) of the Glipwood Official Rangers Guild (GORG) offers fresh insight into the series. With this guide in hand, readers will feel like they are actually traveling through Glipwood. Complete with a beast guide, travelers will be well prepared to face all the dangers they may encounter. Landmarks and how they were named are also covered in this book along with a glossary of suggested gear to be fully prepared.
Love the author's creativity in building the world of the Wingfeather series. With this step-by-step guide through the forest, I hope children will be inspired to explore their own forests with an equal measure of creativity and imagination.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest through NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
The origin (and adventures) of the Glipwood Official Rangers Guild (GORG) offers fresh insight into the series. With this guide in hand, readers will feel like they are actually traveling through Glipwood. Complete with a beast guide, travelers will be well prepared to face all the dangers they may encounter. Landmarks and how they were named are also covered in this book along with a glossary of suggested gear to be fully prepared.
Love the author's creativity in building the world of the Wingfeather series. With this step-by-step guide through the forest, I hope children will be inspired to explore their own forests with an equal measure of creativity and imagination.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest through NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
December 30, 2023
Little and delightful.
October 3, 2023
I was first introduced to Andrew Peterson's wonderful world of Aerwiar during the early days of the pandemic when I enjoyed listening to him livestream his reads of the wonderful Wingfeather Saga. It is no exaggeration to say that he has become one of my favourite authors and musicians. He writes with a humour that makes me laugh out loud, and has a wonderful way of describing things so that you really get a picture of the people and places. This book was no exception and I greatly enjoyed his description of the places throughout Glipwood forest, some familiar from the Wingfeather Saga and others new, as well as the tales that make those landmarks important. It makes me want to go and travel the path described in the book and experience the adventures to be found. After listening to him read the original books, I was able to hear his voice as I read this book, which really made it come alive for me
The Illustrations by Aiden Peterson are also wonderful and add to the story and the ability to envision the events. Aiden is incredibly talented and that he and his father can work together in this way is a wonderful gift. I especially enjoyed the illustrations of Owen Groverly the "author" of the guide, and his son Chonis the "illustrator" who look suspiciously like more rugged Glipwood versions of Andrew and Aiden.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the Wingfeather Saga, or a good travel guide.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
The Illustrations by Aiden Peterson are also wonderful and add to the story and the ability to envision the events. Aiden is incredibly talented and that he and his father can work together in this way is a wonderful gift. I especially enjoyed the illustrations of Owen Groverly the "author" of the guide, and his son Chonis the "illustrator" who look suspiciously like more rugged Glipwood versions of Andrew and Aiden.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the Wingfeather Saga, or a good travel guide.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
December 7, 2023
This was so funny and clever. I read the Wingfeather Saga last year and was just amazed at the level of imagination that went into the series. This book carries on the humor, storytelling, and delightful tidbits.
December 5, 2023
Very cute and well-illustrated addition to the Wingfeather universe. It's not really a story but it does stand alone.
September 18, 2023
I was given an e copy of this book, to review and give my honest opinion, and the following is my honest opinion. READ THIS BOOK. I really really enjoyed this book. I HIGHLY recommend it. If you enjoyed the Wingfeather Saga you will really enjoy this book. It is a little history of Glipwood Forest, and gives you a little more info on the flora and fauna (with pictures) of Glipwood and you cannot forget about the GORG (also some pictures)!! Your kiddo's will love this book and so will you. I am hoping they will do more books like this in the future.
November 8, 2023
This made me want to read the rest of this series (which I was unaware was a series until I went to rate this.) It was very interesting. A vast world building exercise to try and visualize all of the stuff that was mentioned. I liked the mentions of freebies and discounts as well. That was a nice touch.
November 11, 2023
Fun book!
Fun illustrations, the style of writing was always fun to read, just fun little book overall 😄
Read like a travel journal! With tips on how to do our own and an invitation to explore! Haha
Fun illustrations, the style of writing was always fun to read, just fun little book overall 😄
Read like a travel journal! With tips on how to do our own and an invitation to explore! Haha
May 27, 2025
I have read Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga several times so this book was a special treat for me. I loved all the little connections to the original saga. The author has a way of creating a unique and vivid world using few words. This book is so short, yet I was so invested in every single character. It is surprisingly romantic with two love stories! My heart ate that up. The book was perfect to introduce the world of Aerwiar to my 6yo son who hasn’t read the original saga. He was completely invested especially with having already read Pembricks Creaturepedia. (I recommend reading that novella before this one). The book is broken up into short manageable stories. The pictures add so much to the characters stories as well. This is a lightheart, fun, and funny read!! I love everything about this world.
SPOILERS and book notes:
This book is surprisingly romantic with two love stories. Trinden is trying to find his thiefess that is hiding in the forest and Owen and Ratoona are in love too. It explains the reason why toothy cows and horned hounds are attracted to fire.
This book was found by Pembrick: “May you experience Groverly's guidance from the comfort of your snug perch on a rainy winter's day. May you wiggle all ten of your toes with gratitude to the Maker that they are unnib-bled, your flesh ungobbled, and your mind unboggled as you read of the glorious Second Epoch of Skree, when rangers bravely faced the beasts of Glipwood Forest.” Now he doesn’t have to put himself in danger but still get to experience glipwood forest! That is why I love books. Pembrick is third epoch and rangers are second. Pembrick (lived in third epoch) forward in the rangers (lived in second epoch) book: “The point is, I sought the thing without which Glipwood would cease to be Glipwood. I know you're thinking how obvious the answer is: the forest's namesake, namely, the great and twisty (stout!) glipwood oak of great renown. But you're incorrect—indeed, woefully so. Nay, the essence goes much deeper.
For the glipwood oak is not only native to Glipwood For-est, but it will grow nowhere else.” GORG established by Owen Groverly in the 2nd Epoch: “It's also how the Glipwood Rangers came to be. I'm an old man now and proud to say the Glipwood Official Rangers Guild (GORG)—founded after the adventures here described and formally established by King Botulus the Torr—is in its fiftieth year. The guild is why tours of Glip-wood Forest are possible at all. Before the GORG, a person could tour the forest only in one of the four bellies of a toothy cow.” I love all the rangers but Henry was the funniest: “Henry was always a mystery. He wasn't the sharpest fork in the factory, as they say,” The rangers from the second epoch from the book A Rangers Guide to Glipwood Forest thought the journal an essential item for their gear:
“If one is not properly documenting one's adventures, what is one adventuring for? The finest sketchbook I've found is made by Blapp River Press and features a monogrammed leather cover and pockets that I use for seeds.
Purchase McForgan's Oil of Much Protecting at Billibund's Oilery on Tilling Street, Dugtown, for protecting the cover from the elements.”
I totally agree with this and so does Heavenly Father. He had the nephites write down what they learned. (He told them to write down the experience with Samuel the lamanite when he found out they forgot) He had people document everything. To benefit their ancestors and us too! He asks us to keep a journal too!! We too need to document the adventure of OUR lives. To help us remember the lessons and experiences and blessings that Jesus gave us. And to help our ancestors too. I love that they insist on carving your name in your sword. It’s not just helpful to you to remember which sword is yours, but it’s cool for your ancestors too. It reminds me of the sword of Laban. I love the fingerpost with the words GIPWOOD FOREST: ENTER FOR FUN AND DANGER. Owin and Ratoona have the cutest meet cute and they get married after they both become official rangers! Oh my heck the ranger team had the most epic battle with a heard of 20 toothy cows. It’s one of the last stories called Battle Oak. And trendan was about to die when his Thiefess epically comes and saves him! Then she leads the toothy cows away from him too. He had never given up finding her. And then they are separated again! But he shed a tear bc she was alive. And then they finally find each other and open up a restaurant after getting married!! Her name is Feeby!! And Ratoona and Owin have three kids and live on his farm. The epilogue with the rangers is perfect.
SPOILERS and book notes:
This book is surprisingly romantic with two love stories. Trinden is trying to find his thiefess that is hiding in the forest and Owen and Ratoona are in love too. It explains the reason why toothy cows and horned hounds are attracted to fire.
This book was found by Pembrick: “May you experience Groverly's guidance from the comfort of your snug perch on a rainy winter's day. May you wiggle all ten of your toes with gratitude to the Maker that they are unnib-bled, your flesh ungobbled, and your mind unboggled as you read of the glorious Second Epoch of Skree, when rangers bravely faced the beasts of Glipwood Forest.” Now he doesn’t have to put himself in danger but still get to experience glipwood forest! That is why I love books. Pembrick is third epoch and rangers are second. Pembrick (lived in third epoch) forward in the rangers (lived in second epoch) book: “The point is, I sought the thing without which Glipwood would cease to be Glipwood. I know you're thinking how obvious the answer is: the forest's namesake, namely, the great and twisty (stout!) glipwood oak of great renown. But you're incorrect—indeed, woefully so. Nay, the essence goes much deeper.
For the glipwood oak is not only native to Glipwood For-est, but it will grow nowhere else.” GORG established by Owen Groverly in the 2nd Epoch: “It's also how the Glipwood Rangers came to be. I'm an old man now and proud to say the Glipwood Official Rangers Guild (GORG)—founded after the adventures here described and formally established by King Botulus the Torr—is in its fiftieth year. The guild is why tours of Glip-wood Forest are possible at all. Before the GORG, a person could tour the forest only in one of the four bellies of a toothy cow.” I love all the rangers but Henry was the funniest: “Henry was always a mystery. He wasn't the sharpest fork in the factory, as they say,” The rangers from the second epoch from the book A Rangers Guide to Glipwood Forest thought the journal an essential item for their gear:
“If one is not properly documenting one's adventures, what is one adventuring for? The finest sketchbook I've found is made by Blapp River Press and features a monogrammed leather cover and pockets that I use for seeds.
Purchase McForgan's Oil of Much Protecting at Billibund's Oilery on Tilling Street, Dugtown, for protecting the cover from the elements.”
I totally agree with this and so does Heavenly Father. He had the nephites write down what they learned. (He told them to write down the experience with Samuel the lamanite when he found out they forgot) He had people document everything. To benefit their ancestors and us too! He asks us to keep a journal too!! We too need to document the adventure of OUR lives. To help us remember the lessons and experiences and blessings that Jesus gave us. And to help our ancestors too. I love that they insist on carving your name in your sword. It’s not just helpful to you to remember which sword is yours, but it’s cool for your ancestors too. It reminds me of the sword of Laban. I love the fingerpost with the words GIPWOOD FOREST: ENTER FOR FUN AND DANGER. Owin and Ratoona have the cutest meet cute and they get married after they both become official rangers! Oh my heck the ranger team had the most epic battle with a heard of 20 toothy cows. It’s one of the last stories called Battle Oak. And trendan was about to die when his Thiefess epically comes and saves him! Then she leads the toothy cows away from him too. He had never given up finding her. And then they are separated again! But he shed a tear bc she was alive. And then they finally find each other and open up a restaurant after getting married!! Her name is Feeby!! And Ratoona and Owin have three kids and live on his farm. The epilogue with the rangers is perfect.
November 2, 2023
What worked:
The guidebook is divided into sections and subtopics but it’s narrated by a character named Owin Groverly who documents his past adventures through Glipwood Forest. He presents descriptions of the Glipwood Rangers first and then addresses the essential gear needed to survive in the forest. Owin has a special affinity for plants due to his upbringing on a farm which is explained in the book’s introduction. The “story” itself chronicles his trek through the forest and describes directions readers should follow in order to successfully navigate the wilderness and survive. Readers may feel uncertain when they’re told to ignore signs saying “Private, or else” or “Trespass and die”. Needless to say, the narrative projects an air of levity to it.
The author’s descriptive writing style is the highlight of this book. The members of the original Glipwood Rangers are introduced and they each present unique, quirky personalities. The widow Yana has too many knives and daggers to count and she’s content sitting by the campfire sharpening her blades and listening to “her lads”. Brobby and Chobby are twin brothers although Brobby sports an extremely long mustache while Chobby has grown an impressively wide beard. Ratoona had been “phoobed” onto a trader ship but later escaped into the lushness and greenery of Skree. The author/narrator often includes footnotes at the bottom of pages that sometimes help to explain things in the narrative. However, many of them suggest readers can receive discounts or special considerations by mentioning Owin’s name or the book in different situations.
What didn’t work as well:
I’ve read the first book in the Wingfeather Saga and connections between it and this book are limited. The plot doesn’t have a definitive conflict although the goal is to locate a thiefess roaming the forest. The book is still entertaining if readers keep in mind that it’s a guide or handbook.
The final verdict:
This book is actually a good choice for those who plan to read in short increments of time. Most of the early topics are only a page in length and the later sections span several pages. The author’s writing style is the most enjoyable part of the book as he adds a humorous tone to a dangerous adventure. Overall, this is a fun book to read and I recommend you give it a shot.
The guidebook is divided into sections and subtopics but it’s narrated by a character named Owin Groverly who documents his past adventures through Glipwood Forest. He presents descriptions of the Glipwood Rangers first and then addresses the essential gear needed to survive in the forest. Owin has a special affinity for plants due to his upbringing on a farm which is explained in the book’s introduction. The “story” itself chronicles his trek through the forest and describes directions readers should follow in order to successfully navigate the wilderness and survive. Readers may feel uncertain when they’re told to ignore signs saying “Private, or else” or “Trespass and die”. Needless to say, the narrative projects an air of levity to it.
The author’s descriptive writing style is the highlight of this book. The members of the original Glipwood Rangers are introduced and they each present unique, quirky personalities. The widow Yana has too many knives and daggers to count and she’s content sitting by the campfire sharpening her blades and listening to “her lads”. Brobby and Chobby are twin brothers although Brobby sports an extremely long mustache while Chobby has grown an impressively wide beard. Ratoona had been “phoobed” onto a trader ship but later escaped into the lushness and greenery of Skree. The author/narrator often includes footnotes at the bottom of pages that sometimes help to explain things in the narrative. However, many of them suggest readers can receive discounts or special considerations by mentioning Owin’s name or the book in different situations.
What didn’t work as well:
I’ve read the first book in the Wingfeather Saga and connections between it and this book are limited. The plot doesn’t have a definitive conflict although the goal is to locate a thiefess roaming the forest. The book is still entertaining if readers keep in mind that it’s a guide or handbook.
The final verdict:
This book is actually a good choice for those who plan to read in short increments of time. Most of the early topics are only a page in length and the later sections span several pages. The author’s writing style is the most enjoyable part of the book as he adds a humorous tone to a dangerous adventure. Overall, this is a fun book to read and I recommend you give it a shot.
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