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An Ogre's Tale
Lyla and Father think they are a happy family, living in their cozy cottage near the woods. But when Mother starts over-eating, neither can stop worrying—and then, Mother disappears. Upset and confused, Lyla is led by an elf to find answers in the woods. In this enchanting, coming of age story, Lyla learns about the dangerous, hidden aspects of being human.
59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2016
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Lilian Oake
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I'll even give you an updated version.
I'm best known for my book Nahtaia: A Jaydürian Adventure, which boasts a whopping 3.7 million online reads. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, I moved to the east coast where I run a life coaching business and am hard at work on my next book in The Chronicles of Jaydür. When I'm not writing, I'm educating my horde of goblins in the ways of Middle Earth and Narnia along with my better half, Joshua Robertson.
Check me out at my website, or on Facebook, or on Twitter. I promise I'm just as interesting and likely to make you feel uncomfortable there as I am here!
Ok, fine. I'll be gracious.
I'll even give you an updated version.
I'm best known for my book Nahtaia: A Jaydürian Adventure, which boasts a whopping 3.7 million online reads. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, I moved to the east coast where I run a life coaching business and am hard at work on my next book in The Chronicles of Jaydür. When I'm not writing, I'm educating my horde of goblins in the ways of Middle Earth and Narnia along with my better half, Joshua Robertson.
Check me out at my website, or on Facebook, or on Twitter. I promise I'm just as interesting and likely to make you feel uncomfortable there as I am here!
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
July 29, 2017
If you're ever in the mood to read a throwback fairy tale, might I recommend this wonderful quick read. An Ogre's Tale reads like something from another century and I'm not saying this as if the material feels dated or tired. Quite the contrary, rather than tackling a completely new aesthetic, An Ogre's Tale feels as if it had been included in a collection of classic fairy tales. It flows in that style, has clear moral lessons and offers food for thought. Although anyone from any age can enjoy this tale, I think it's ideal for those book loving kids that almost seem like small adults. My reason for the 4 stars would be in part because it telegraphed certain plot points a bit too much, but even so, a highly enjoyable read and if I took a further step, I insist this is the perfect library book for kids. To be read on their own, to have it read to them, to read in a group, to pay late fees on because they don't want to take it back to the library. My only other observation would be that I would have liked just a bit more development of the characters. I think a bit more development of the characters would go a long way to making something even more special. That said, it's still a wonderful read and Oake should definitely consider penning an entire collection of fairy tales one day. Although other works by her might have a different feel, there is a place for throwback classic fairy tales, and she can fill that space with style.
February 18, 2016
Fantastic short for adults and children alike
Wonderful imagery and a shiver worthy twisting tale about the woes of losing site of what matters. Well done Ms. Oak.
Wonderful imagery and a shiver worthy twisting tale about the woes of losing site of what matters. Well done Ms. Oak.
June 11, 2022
2.5* Badly formatted
It is a very unique story and take on the forming of ogres. A story of growth and strength in self to overcome what occurs to her family with the help of a stranger.
However the biggest spoiler for me was the formatting. It is a 3* book but the formatting makes the sentences broken and hard to read. They stop mid sentence and you have to force the flow to continue. It also makes it hard to see paragraphs or pauses in the story. Really spoiled the book for me sadly.
It is a very unique story and take on the forming of ogres. A story of growth and strength in self to overcome what occurs to her family with the help of a stranger.
However the biggest spoiler for me was the formatting. It is a 3* book but the formatting makes the sentences broken and hard to read. They stop mid sentence and you have to force the flow to continue. It also makes it hard to see paragraphs or pauses in the story. Really spoiled the book for me sadly.
July 24, 2017
Oake continues to charm me with her compelling stories. An Ogre's Tale kept me up at night as I did not want to stop reading it until it was done.
The story dealt with life's changes, and how we choose our own fates. It was told in a style like a friend sitting down and relaying their days. It reminded me of old fairy tales. There aren't easy answers. But there is moral, and it is delivered with style.
The story dealt with life's changes, and how we choose our own fates. It was told in a style like a friend sitting down and relaying their days. It reminded me of old fairy tales. There aren't easy answers. But there is moral, and it is delivered with style.
March 6, 2017
What a strange little tale! Reminiscent of traditional Grimm Fairy Tales in all their original darkness, this story continued to surprise me throughout. It is just a short moral but interesting to juxtapose into today's overfed first world.
December 11, 2017
Powerful message for young readers. Good for young readers, not so much for older readers.
May 23, 2017
A fun fairy tale
The author has written a cute fable that will appeal to all ages. She writes well and offers a useful moral at the end.
The author has written a cute fable that will appeal to all ages. She writes well and offers a useful moral at the end.
October 29, 2017
Short and heartbreaking
A short story to remind you of what is important in life. And how to keep an open mind about other peoples.
A short story to remind you of what is important in life. And how to keep an open mind about other peoples.
May 10, 2017
Fun read
This is a quick and entertaining short fantasy read with an equally short but strong message about gluttony for adults and children.
This is a quick and entertaining short fantasy read with an equally short but strong message about gluttony for adults and children.
March 14, 2016
If the Brothers Grimm and Roald Dahl decided to get together and write a fairy tale, I think the result would be something like An Ogre's Tale by Lilian Oake. It's an excellent tale, a quick read, and a great lesson at the bottom of it all. Basically, don't lose sight of what's truly important in life, lest you become something horrid. Especially in this day and age, that's something that a lot of people could stand to learn. Like another reviewer here, I bought this intending to read it later, but a quick glance at the opening lines made be keep reading until I was finished. In addition to being a great story, it's also a quick, breezy read. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
March 19, 2016
Some stories are meant to be read slowly, taken one piece at a time. Others must be devoured because there is no urge to set it down until you reach the end. This tale falls in the latter category. A short, yet beautiful, tale that serves as a caution again over-indulgence in self-pleasure, the moral shining through clearly in this enchanting story. The writer keeps you turning the pages with elegant prose as she weaves a modern imagining of a fairy tale that is worthy of any collection.
February 24, 2016
Great story
I choose this rating because I thought it was a great story. It was a sad story with a heart of gold.
I would recommend this story who loves to read a great story about family and letting go.
I choose this rating because I thought it was a great story. It was a sad story with a heart of gold.
I would recommend this story who loves to read a great story about family and letting go.
February 2, 2016
This story has stunning imagery, suspense, and a beautifully woven in moral. Adults and children alike will enjoy the journey. Well Done Ms. Oake. May I have another?
April 3, 2016
This was good. A classy short fairytale that kept my interest. Highly recommended clean read.
July 21, 2016
Great work. Great writing. Fun read.
May 3, 2017
The Ogre’s Tale is a deeply atmospheric fairy tale, beautifully written by a very gifted YA author, Lilian Oake. This is a fast paced story with a moral; a warning on the dangers of gluttony. Oake’s characters are intriguing and the plot is compelling. I was drawn in right from the start, listening to the daughter’s concerns, wanting to know right along with her what was happening to Mother and why. The story definitely transported me into its fantastical world, and my only complaint was that I wasn’t ready for it to end. I wanted to know more of the back story, and more about what happened after the terrible discovery. It was very entertaining as a short story; I think it would have been even more engaging had it brought us even further into this beautifully crafted world.
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