Fleabag Trilogy
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The Fleabag Trilogy is a series of three fantasy children's novels by British author Beth Webb
. Set in a fantasy world, the series chronicles the trials and tribulations of Gemma and her friend and companion, the titular character Fleabag, a talking black cat.
The original novel, Fleabag and the Ring Fire was published by Lion in 1995, whilst the other novels, Fleabag and the Fire Cat and Fleabag and the Ring's End were published in 1997 and 2000 respectively. An omnibus edition, containing all three books, was released in 2005.
who has only three legs; he lost one after it was cut off with an axe
while he was trying to defend his mistress. Fleabag is always happy, and bonds with Gemma in the first book. However, in the second book, it is he who realizes something is wrong and accompanies Gemma to the sea
. In this book he is also a proud father, and by the third, a grandfather! In the third book, it is found that there is a lot more to Fleabag than meets the eye… And not just his grand title that is never told and his pedigree
that is as long as his tail!
and Gemma loved to stare into the soft orange flame. When the Queen dies, Gemma is about 13 years old. The fire is taken from the ring and the Fire Wielder carries it, while the ring is hid where, “Only a King or Queen would dare to look.” Before the Queen dies, she encourages Gemma to take up the challenge of looking for the ring. Gemma loves the Queen and agrees, meeting the cat Fleabag on her way.
who is asked by the Fire Wielder to help Gemma in her quest to find the Ring Fire. Rowanne is unhappy and jealous of Gemma, but soon decides she will accompany her and the cat until they have some idea where the ring is; then she will beat them there and find the ring herself! Along the way, Rowanne develops a love-hate relationship with Fleabag; they love to hate each other! However, she also finally realizes that she has the wrong attitude, and changes for the better, except in the last book, Fleabag and the Rings End, where she turns to the wizards side to spy for the Ring Fire, with drastic results.
Beth Webb
Beth Webb is a British children's author. Her books include the popular Fleabag Trilogy and her novel for young adults Star Dancer, published by Macmillan Publishers....
. Set in a fantasy world, the series chronicles the trials and tribulations of Gemma and her friend and companion, the titular character Fleabag, a talking black cat.
The original novel, Fleabag and the Ring Fire was published by Lion in 1995, whilst the other novels, Fleabag and the Fire Cat and Fleabag and the Ring's End were published in 1997 and 2000 respectively. An omnibus edition, containing all three books, was released in 2005.
Fleabag
Fleabag is a witty, intelligent black catBlack cat
A black cat is a feline with black fur. It is not a particular breed of cat and may be mixed or of a specific breed. The Bombay, known for its sleek black fur, is an example of a black cat. The all-black pigmentation is equally prevalent in both male and female cats...
who has only three legs; he lost one after it was cut off with an axe
Axe
The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood; to harvest timber; as a weapon; and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol...
while he was trying to defend his mistress. Fleabag is always happy, and bonds with Gemma in the first book. However, in the second book, it is he who realizes something is wrong and accompanies Gemma to the sea
Sea
A sea generally refers to a large body of salt water, but the term is used in other contexts as well. Most commonly, it means a large expanse of saline water connected with an ocean, and is commonly used as a synonym for ocean...
. In this book he is also a proud father, and by the third, a grandfather! In the third book, it is found that there is a lot more to Fleabag than meets the eye… And not just his grand title that is never told and his pedigree
Pedigree chart
A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance or phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, most commonly humans, show dogs, and race horses....
that is as long as his tail!
Gemma
Gemma is an orphaned street urchin, adopted by the Queen. The ring fire is a ring that burns an amazing, soft fire. On the ring is a giant opalOpal
Opal is an amorphous form of silica related to quartz, a mineraloid form, not a mineral. 3% to 21% of the total weight is water, but the content is usually between 6% to 10%. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most...
and Gemma loved to stare into the soft orange flame. When the Queen dies, Gemma is about 13 years old. The fire is taken from the ring and the Fire Wielder carries it, while the ring is hid where, “Only a King or Queen would dare to look.” Before the Queen dies, she encourages Gemma to take up the challenge of looking for the ring. Gemma loves the Queen and agrees, meeting the cat Fleabag on her way.
Phelan
Phelan (meaning wolf) is a thief whose parents were killed. Phelan attacks Gemma, Fleabag and Lady Rowanne on their way to find the Ring Fire, along with three other thieves, two of which are killed by Lady Rowanne. Phelan was knocked out by Rowanne before Rowanne herself was knocked out by another thief, who took into the woods with the horses and their money. Gemma tends to Phelan's wounds, before taking him to the nearest town and caring for him there. Here Rowanne meets her cousin, the king, and receives more money and horses. Before long, Phelan is better and, because of his vast knowledge of the Ring Fire, comes with the trio and later becomes king.Lady Rowanne
Rowanne is a Lady KnightLady Knight
Lady Knight is the fourth book in the Protector of the Small quartet by Tamora Pierce. This book is Kel's first appearance as a Knight of the Realm.-Plot summary:...
who is asked by the Fire Wielder to help Gemma in her quest to find the Ring Fire. Rowanne is unhappy and jealous of Gemma, but soon decides she will accompany her and the cat until they have some idea where the ring is; then she will beat them there and find the ring herself! Along the way, Rowanne develops a love-hate relationship with Fleabag; they love to hate each other! However, she also finally realizes that she has the wrong attitude, and changes for the better, except in the last book, Fleabag and the Rings End, where she turns to the wizards side to spy for the Ring Fire, with drastic results.