The writing is peppered with some lovely black and white drawings. The reader is propelled right into the centre of the action and I was certainly willing the heroes to find a place of safety and be victorious. They are graphically described and send chilling shivers throughout the tale. The Gorm are a frightening bunch of thugs who want to take over the rabbit world and crush all before them. The novel also has some excellent baddies. He starts out as a lazy schoolboy trying to skip his lessons but turns into a resourceful leader who one day might become a Chieftain like his father. Podkin One-Ear is a brilliant main character and I am sure every child will love his kind and sensitive ways, his bravery and his trust in others. I love the idea of a travelling storyteller who is skilled at his job, teaching the younger rabbits about their past but also telling a scary and gripping tale that everyone enjoys.
I felt that I could quite easily step into that world and feel part of it immediately. The rabbit world is beautifully described by Larwood, who paints a cosy, comfortable and civilised picture of the Thornwood Burrow within the first few paragraphs of the book. The story follows their journey and their attempt to defeat the Gorm and restore peace and safety to the rabbit communities across the land. When a dark and frightening power, known as the Gorm, rises up in the rabbit world, Podkin and his sister and brother are forced to leave their burrow and run for their lives. The Bard tells a gripping tale from the past, about Podkin, the son of a rabbit chieftain. In the cold and snowy days leading up to the mid-winter holiday, an old Bard visits Thornwood Burrow to entertain the rabbits around a roaring fire. This lovely tale of a small rabbit hero begins in a time of peace and contentment for the rabbit kingdom. With lovable rabbit heroes, dark and scary enemies and a little hint of rabbit magic along the way, this is a really entrancing book for children. It's a fast-moving adventure with a fierce battle against sinister foes, and there's a brilliant twist at the end. Summary: Podkin One Ear is a lovely book for both young children and older readers.
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