Board Stiff
Be careful what you wish for...
""I'm actually a smart girl who
would make any man an excellent wife. But no man sees that. No man is
interested in my mind or personality, just my whatevers. So here is my
wish: I'm board stiff. I want Adventure, Excitement, and Romance.”
So begins Piers Anthony's 38th Xanth novel, in which Irrelevant Candy,
looks at her reflection in the water of the shallow well and sees
luxuriant midnight black hair to her breathtakingly slender waist,
matching dark eyes in a lovely face. A torso coming yea-close to
absolute perfection. She was man's desire. That was part of the problem.
And in the shallow magic of a wishing well, she asks her wish to be
granted. Something happens. A sudden whirlwind surrounds her, lifting
her up and ripping off her clothing. She is changing, somehow. Then she
falls flat on the ground.
Literally. She has been transformed into a flat, stiff board with two knotholes for eyes.
Piers Anthony
Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born 1934) is an English American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is most famous for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth.
Many of his books have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has claimed that one of his greatest achievements has been to publish a book for every letter of the alphabet, from Anthonology to Zombie Lover.
Xanth
Enter the world of Xanth, where every citizen has their own unique Talent - or magical ability - and centaurs, demons and dragons abound. Piers Anthony’s Xanth books are among the most loved series in fantasy, with millions of copies purchased around the world.
Xanth consists of forty-seven works, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series Xanth (omnibus editions)
