The Boggart and the Monster

By: Susan Cooper

Narrated by: David Rintoul

He's back--and up to his old tricks!

It's been two years since Emily and Jess Volnik visited ancient Castle Keep in Scotland and made the acquaintance of the Boggart, a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries. Now they've returned for another Scottish adventure, joining their old friend Tommy and Mr. Maconochie, the new owner of Castle keep, on a trip to Loch Ness, where a new expedition is determined to find the fabled monster.

Of course, the fun-loving Boggart comes along for the ride, and wherever the Boggart goes, things are bound to get lively. But this time the Boggart has a serious mission. His cousin Nessie is trapped in the monster shape he assumed long ago, and it's up to the Boggart to keep Nessie from being discovered by the expedition's high-tech equipment. Is modern science any match for the Boggart's ancient magic?

A lovely little escape

An enchanting follow up! And Rintoul’s narration is even better the second time around, with more rich Scots accents and Gallic phrases.

I love bogarts…

I’ve always enjoyed Susan Cooper’s books. This is the second in a series about a bogart. Would love that they are real.

A wonderful book!

As magical and funny as the first. A treasure. A breath of fresh air, and a total delight.

I liked it better than the first book

The Boggart is back for another adventure and the kids from the first book are back as well, only this time in Scotland. They have come to visit the castle and their friends, including the new castle owner and newest host to the Boggart of Castle Keep. This promises adventure aplenty already. But add in a scientist set on finally officially proving the existence of the Loch Ness Monster and things get a bit more interesting. Now add in the fact that the monster is another Boggart and things get more interesting. It seems that the Loch Ness Boggart is depressed about his castle being destroyed a few centuries back, so much so that he is stuck in his monster shape. Our Boggart won't let that stand, and is determined to rescue his "cuz" and get him back to being a fun loving Boggart again. Meanwhile, the scientific expedition closes in...

A fun story and recommended.