Freaky Flyday

Ravenspell #3

by David Farland, David L. Walker (Narrator)

After saving Oregon from a nuclear crisis and revealing the plight of enslaved micedom to the human population, Amber, the valiant mouse wizard, and her partner Ben, the once-human mouse, head to Disneyland for a much-deserved vacation. But greater trouble lurks ahead. Mouse mentor Lady Blackpool prophesies that the Ever Shade, an ancient evil force, will soon be returning to the earth. Then the mice receive word that Belle Z. Bug, a giant mutant fly associated with the Ever Shade, has hatched in a Los Angeles landfill. In the twitch of a whisker, Belle Z. Bug's seductive multilevel marketing campaign enslaves a massive army of unsuspecting flies and throws the human race into chaos. When the mice's plane falls under attack, they join forces with the indomitable Harold Shortzenbeggar (governor-extraordinaire of California) to confront their common enemy. But their recent battle with evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze sapped the heroes' vital powers. Will the victories won in Of Mice and Magic and The Wizard of Ooze come to naught as they face the sinister Lord of the Flies?

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Animals

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

David Farland is the author of the bestselling Runelords series, including Chaosbound, The Wyrmling Horde and Worldbinder. He also writes science-fiction as David Wolverton. He won the 1987 Writers of the Future contest, and has been nominated for a Nebula Award and a Hugo Award. Farland also works as a video game designer, and has taught writing seminars around the U.S. and Canada. He lives in Saint George, Utah. He passed away on January 14, 2022.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/davidf...

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

okay, so if you decide to read this book, don't. BUY IT ON CD! it is so hilarious to listen to! the reader has a different voice for every character! he even sings! hahaha!
so ben has been turned into a mouse (in the first book), and ever since that moment he has been battling evil forces that are set on destroying the world. in this book, ben and amber (the magic mouse that turned ben into a mouse in the first place) fight off an evil fly set on helping the evershade (the super evil) wreak havoc. my favorite part is meeting the governor of california, herald swartzenberg. so funny!

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best chapter I've ever read was in this book: Chapter 13. It's hilarious! Other than that, it was an easy read, of course, but I still enjoyed it because of the fantasy of it. :D

[Ian Schultz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really disappointed that it's now 2017 and there still isn't a fourth book after that cliff hanger of an ending.

[Stanley Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Ravenspell series is great, very creative, and really funny with the anecdotes and nods to movies and stars. Would recommend

[Cheryl Landmark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another delightful, fun adventure in the lives of Amber and Ben as once again they had to contend with a terrible evil threatening their world. Plenty of humour, magic, fantasy and fast-paced action carried me along on a captivating journey to the end.

Among the positive things I loved about the book were the clever, comical names of some of the characters--the governor of California, Harold Shortzenbeggar, the evil, mutant fly, Belle Z. Bug, and the Toad Warrior, Max. And, Chapter 13 was hilarious as well!

At times, the humour was almost too silly and juvenile for my liking, but it was great fun nevertheless, and I'm sure young children would really get a kick out of it.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't think this book was as good as the first two, but it has some really funny parts and really clever parodies in it. For example, the evil, giant housefly is named Belle Z. Bug. And the governor of California is Harold Shortzenbegger. Some of it was really slapstick that adults would get a kick out of, but I doubt if children would realize what was being made fun of.

I was hoping the series would end with this book, but it looks like it's going to continue.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a very good series of books this was. I laughed so hard. I listen to them at work, and had a tough time keeping in my emotions. So colorful, the author did such a great job with his description, I felt like I was there. A very good read for all.

[Martha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Freaky Fly Day

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the series. Read it to the kids and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm in the characters and the world that Dave created. Looking forward to the next one!

[Donette Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please write another book

We must know the rest of this story. Never a dull moment is this story (trilogy). Loved it. My son's love this trilogy as well.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really need to read another one of these! It was great. I could not stop reading!

[Patsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. My favorite of the Ravenspell series. So far. Very fun read. I think it would be a great one to read to your children or grandchildren.

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit odd and a bit silly. It's well suited for young children, but there are jokes and puns that only adults will appreciate. Adult characters are much more present in this book than the previous two. Overall, cute and short.

The villain this time is a big fly named Belle Z. Bug, who creates minions out of flies and other insects through marketing and pyramid schemes. Meanwhile, Max the Toad Warrior emerges from stasis (or something like that) to join the Ever Shade, who promises to be the biggest baddest villain ever ... for another book or series.