The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood

To go a step further I can imagine using Ogham Alphabet (seen below) as part of orienteering activities that encourage outdoor activity and can even be set in a woodland.Ī rip-roaring adventure that will entice young bunnies and old rabbits alike. The opening page shows a map with some of the five realms and provides a great way to look at co-ordinates and map referencing. Adapting the dice would be simple as well. A game is described in the story called Fox Paw and is a fantastic maths link to explore probability with a class. As any great story, you as a teacher will be able to dive into this imaginative world and create countless writing opportunities so let’s try to look at other curriculum areas. As Kieran Larwood has created a world steeped in myths, I can’t wait to see what these storytellers have to offer next as an adventure for Podkin. This clever tool to allow Podkin to be both legend and novice at the same time is a simply brilliant idea.ĭavid Wyatt does a fabulous job at bringing this world to life through the illustrations he provides. I adore the storyteller within a story and how the bard interacts with his audience. The wilderness is no place for a spoilt rabbit and danger lurks alongside each footprint in the snow.Įach character is fully formed from the moment we meet them with each taking on the role of the hero at different points in the story. He simple, lovely life is turned upside down when the Gorm attack his burrow.įleeing with his siblings and a very special object that the Gorm seek, Podkin must learn so much about who he should be and who he could become.

Life for the privileged is an easy one… Or so it seems. Science Fiction & Fantasy Buy new: 13.9513.95 FREE delivery: Saturday, April 9 Ships from: Amazon.ca Sold by: Amazon.ca FREE deliverySaturday, April 9on your first order Or fastest delivery Friday, April 8 In Stock. Podkin is a lazy, spoilt brat who is indulged by many in his burrow due to the fact he is heir to the chief. Timeless, exciting and engaging throughout this book is fantasy at its best. Kieran Larwood has created a fitting tribute to the world of Tolkien that he says is partly why he is a story teller today.

The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood