What do you like about Mabel Jones? I read the first book and I couldnt really finish it. I guess when you imagine what they are talking about, it becomes kinda weird to read...Please don't get offended, though! I'm not trying to be rude or anything! I'm just wondering what you liked the most (you are a fan, I assume?)
It a British kids book written by a British author, Will Mabbitt.
summary:at night, a little girl named Mabel secretly pick her nose and eat it during bedtime(gross isn't it). But what she didn't know is that she will end up being kidnapped by pirates and sent to a strange world of talking animals. Mabel must go on a quest to find missing pieces of X's so she could go back to her human world. Will she find the missing keys or she be stuck here forever?
review:best book ever Written! It is filled with humour, adventure, awesome action and plot twists. When I first brought this book I thought it going to be a lame and boring book but when I read it and I was like damn! Was I wrong? Here is my favourite characters:
Mabel jones: back off Wendy darling! There is a new pyjama-clad girl in town and it Mabel jones! There are 3 things I like about this book is how they make her into a strong female protagonist.
1. Subverting the blonde stereotypes.
Not all blondes are either dumb, girly, popular or mean! Despite her long curly blonde hair, Mabel prove to be far from being a cliche blonde stereotype. What make her stand-out is that she clever, tomboyish, messy and a kind and loyal friend instead of having cliche traits of a lame blonde stereotype.
2. Who cares girls can't be pirates?
like The famous pirate girls, Anne Bonney and Mary read, Mabel turn out to be an excellent pirate despite her gender. She adventurous, quick-witted, fearless and use a cutlass as a weapon. Imagine Jack sparrow is a little girl in pyjamas.
3. Do not be fool by her appearance.
most pirate books had the protagonists being boys, Mabel is one of few protagonists being a girl in a pirate book. Despite the crew expecting her to be a spoiled brat and girly princess-wannabe(because of her beautiful long locks of blonde hair, cute blue-green eyes and fair skin), Mabel is actually a badass tomboy at heart and managed to join the Pirates not just she clever at spelling but she not afraid to get dirty too! Like picking her nose and scratching her bum.
Omynus hussh: Mabel's co-star. He a silent loris who happen to be part-pirate, part-ninja and part-assassin. Cunning, quiet and sneaky, He prove to be skilled in thievery, silence and killing. But underneath from a mask of hate and deception lay a sad and lonely creature who need a friend. I like how they developed him from being the vengeful and murderous enemy/villain to a loyal friend and kleptomaniac antihero. His backstory turn out to be interesting and we learn that he was kidnapped from his birth place by Captain split when he was a baby. Let hope we found out more about his home, family and species in future sequels. Glad Will brought him back in the forbidden city.
here are pros and cons(spoilers!! Beware!!!):
Mabel jones and omynus's rivalry turn friendship(the relationship is so good and heartwarming!)
Omynus's backstory(want to find out more about his birthplace, relatives and species)
Omynus sacrificing Mabel(he survive in the forbidden city, thank god)
Mabel jones returning home
The lemony snicket moments
Disgusting moments(sometimes)
captain split waking the dead(is he supposed to slay Mabel after discovering the X is a fake?! What an idiot! At least Joker a more clever villain than that mangy mutt..😒)
the count killing Omynus(I’m going to knock that shitty count’s teeth out with a heavy mallet)
The count blackmailing Omynus
captain split tormenting the crew including Mabel(that just cruel, plain cruel)
You guys should read this and I felt like this one deserve a TV or movie adaptation and it will be good.