Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools

by Philip Caveney

Book Overview

The Lord of Laughter, The Monarch of Mirth-if only the bumbling 17-year-old Sebastian Darke could be a successful jester like his father. The problem is, Sebastian's not funny. But after his father's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385734670
• ISBN13: 9780385734677
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

great adventure, rich characters

This was a really fun read. Some of the characters were so delightful they have stayed in my mind in rich imagery for the 6 months since I read the book. What I like best was the ending. It's a great lesson for the teen readers, and allows for further adventures of the friends we've grown to love. Great fighting scenes, a tiny bit of romance, and good clean fun. Recommended for age 8/9 to adult, and good for a read-aloud, too.

A Great Adventure

Sebastian Darke sets off on a journey with his companions Max, his opinionated buffalope Cornelius, a seasoned and fearless warrior. The goal of their adventure is to find the lost treasure of the pirate king, Captain Callinestra. The journey begins with their passage through the dark forest of Geltane, where any number of mysterious creatures can end their journey where it began, and they meet the powerful enchantress Leonora. This book is fun and instantly engaging. There are loads of adventure and edge-of-your-seat action, and it's never boring. The author has put his finger on the perfect recipe for fun and adventure for kids of any age. What a great read! Reviewed by Kim Shults

sebatian darke Prince of fools

For anyone who is a Harry Potter fan or who love the books Magyk and Flyte,you will LOVE this book.Very clever and witty,the characters are well formed and the story zips along,for me it's the humor that I loved so much,it's a fantasy world though with animals and humanoid creatures just one step removed from our world.Easy to read aloud for your 8 to 12 year old,yet very enjoyable for any adult that loves the fantasy genre.I've just ordered book 2. I hope there is a long line of the adventures of Sebastian Darke.

I rather like........

Hello everyone, If you're looking for a novel with action,surprises, and some sweet romance then I would highly recommend this book to you. If you are look in for a book with a little hardship,embarissing moments, pretty evil bad guys and a non-traditional ending then this is still the book you're looking for! I will not give you a plot synopsis but I will tell you this is a series worth putting on your series list! Recommended for ages 9-13(depending on the 13-year old) Hope you enjoy the book!!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Poor Sebastian Darke is just not funny. For most people, this is a minor inconvenience, but for the son of a successful jester, this is bad news. After his father's untimely death, Sebastian is forced to put on his father's costume and continue his trade. The jester outfit doesn't really fit and neither does the profession. Undeterred but mostly just desperate, Sebastian sets off with his father's Buffalope, Max, to offer his humorous services to King Septimus of Keladon. On the ensuing journey, the half-elf, half-human teen and his partner/pack animal meet the fierce but pint-sized Captain Cornelius Drummel and rescue a beautiful princess named Kerin. The four think their problems are over when they reach Keladon, but with a corrupt king on the throne the trouble is just starting. SEBASTIAN DARKE: PRINCE OF FOOLS by Philip Caveney is a fast and fun-filled ride with bad jokes and worse villains. While the jokes are never good, the characters are wonderfully atypical. Philip Caveney follows in the rich tradition of evil crones, hair-brained schemes, and talking animals, and seems to have a lot of fun with it. One of my favorite characters was Osbert, the barely intelligible but lovable royal Buffalope. An added plus are the pictures. And though I won't ruin the ending, I will say that it's refreshingly unexpected. Reviewed by: Natalie Tsang