Otto and the Bird Charmers

The Karmidee #2

by charlotte-haptie

It is the spring following the events in Otto and the Flying Twins, and Otto's world is still strangely unpredictable: the Karmidee still an underclass of 'magicos', his parents at odds, and the twins still unable to fly free. And the City of Trees is in the grip of something strange - with the approach of spring, when there should be warmer weather, carnivals and celebration, there is instead increasing cold, snow, bitter blizzards, a frightening upside-down world of ice. Once again, the Karmidee are blamed. But if they ever knew how to control the weather, they have long ago forgotten. Otto and Mab must help to find the answer. Otto encounters the legendary Wool Bandits, helps a miniature family with a dangerous secret and, together with new and extraordinary friends, must challenge the ancient powers of the sinister Bird Charmers.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Childrens, Novels, Middle Grade, Fiction, Sci Fi Fantasy

416 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2004

Reviews

[Erin]

I really enjoy Haptie's fantasy world. However, this entry in the Karmidee series suffered a little bit from the same problem as Cornelia Funke's Inkworld - at some point, there are so many minor characters getting their own pages that the main characters suffer from lack of exposition and development. Overall, though, this was another intriguing outing. Recommend to fantasy fans.

[Ketutar Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like these a lot though they are hard to read - emotionally… I really hate persecution… *brr*

[Bry Aird · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit slow at the beginning, but once I got into it, it was interesting and exciting

[ijul (yuliyono)]

Indonesian version

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun book that was almost as good as the first in the series. Love the characters and the great world that has been created.

[Ochie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good as the first one. Love them both! Can't hardly wait for Otto's adult adventure :)

[Rachel]

Not as good as the first book.