Thursday, April 19, 2012

A to Z: Rampallion



When I was growing up, I use to love watching Dudley Do-Right of The Rocky and Bullwinkle show.  Each episode had all the earmarks of a great story.  You had the damsel in distress who usually ended up tied to the train tracks every now and again.  Then you had the white steed to carry in the dashing hero, Dudley, just in time to save the girl.  And you had Snidely Whiplash...the meanest, orneriest villain north of the Mason-Dixon.  You knew him by name.  But I bet you didn't know you could have called him by another name as well...Rampallion...which means scoundrel or villain.  In my latest young adult historical fantasy story I am working on, I have a hero...one you wouldn't normally visualize as one, and I have a villain just as dastardly as Snidely here...now I just have to find my own Dudley and my story will be complete...






Roller Coaster
Written by: Marla Frazee
Illustrated by: Marla Frazee
Ages: 3-8
ISBN: 10 0152045546
Teaser:  Who would like a ride on a roller coaster?  Will kids scream in delight while parents turn green?  Will grandparents duck in fear while couples cuddle in the rear?  Who will survive the ride?
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29 comments:

  1. M.J. FifieldApril 20, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    This is the second post I've seen that mentions Rocky and Bullwinkle (and all their friends). I didn't know the word 'Rampallion' but you can believe I'll be making use of it from now on. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      Oh how I loved that show! I especially loved the little boy and the dog that would travel back into time...can't think of their names right now but I couldn't wait to see where they would go to next...;0)...oh yeah, Mr. Peabody...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. jpApril 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    LOL I modelled myself on Dick Dastardly - or was it Muttley?

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  3. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Hi JP! I loved Muttley too! I really can't remember any characters on that show that I didn't enjoy watching...they must have had some great writers back then...or maybe the children just weren't as "sophisticated" in their television viewing as kids today...;0)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. S.A. LarsenッApril 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I loved this show!! Thanks for reminding me.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 10:59 AM

      Hi, Sheri! I couldn't WAIT for this show to come on when I was growing up! So well written...and can you remember the fractured tales and the man who used to sweep things up and Bullwinkle trying to pull a rabbit out of that hat? So many good memories of that show...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. janetApril 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I was also thinking of Dick Dastardly on Wacky Races. And Penelope Pitstop. I'm more of a rapscallion,myself. But ramppallion is good, too.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Hi, Janet! I remember them too...what great kid's shows back then...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. StratPlayerCJFApril 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I used to love Rocky and Bullwinkle, especially Sherman and Mr. Peabody, Fractured Fairy Tales, and Bullwinkle's Mr. Know-it-All.

    Thanks for the smile and the great memories!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      Hi, Chris! THAT'S IT! I couldn't remember Sherman's name...lol...I think I need to see if the old shows are playing on Retro TV...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Donna .. I love the villain - these aren't shows we had in England - and if they were I don't remember them!! Cheers Hilary

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  8. Julie HedlundApril 20, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Ooo I love the word Rampallion. I need to work that into one of my stories. Love Marla's roller coaster book too!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:24 PM

      Hi Julie! I would love to see what you would do with that word...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. KerrieApril 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Donna, I'm stopping in from the A to Z Challenge. Ah, this post bought back a lot of wonderful memories for me. I loved watching Dastardly Dan and that laugh of Mutley's, who could ever forget about that. I also love the word "Rampallion" which I had never heard of before. So I have learnt something new today. Thank you. Have a great weekend, KC

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:26 PM

      Hi, KC, and welcome to my blog! I just don't feel like they make quality cartoons like that one any more...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. JOY 2 JOURNEYApril 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Hmmm, I guess we are all in the same age group ... I remember this too :)
    Stopping by from the A to Z challenge.
    Bj

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! Either that or somebody's watching a lot of Retro TV...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. Susanna Leonard HillApril 20, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Love those old cartoons! And this book looks fun too!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:31 PM

      Hi, Susanna! Yeah, that one and just about any of the old bugs bunny cartoons were my favorite...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. UnknownApril 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    LOL-I can't look at that pic without thinking of Dan Wells, who uses it as his twitter avatar. :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM

      Hi, Robin! I liked the villain but I sometimes wondered if the girl wasnt actually the smartest one of the bunch...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. Tia BachApril 20, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Fun post. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by Depression Cookies. A to Z is proving to be quite fun!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      Hi, Tia, and welcome to my blog! I hope you are having fun so far with this challenge!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  14. Holly MichaelApril 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Nice post. It brought back memories. You are right...this show had the earmarks of a great story. And I learned a new word. Short, but fun post!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:38 PM

      Hi, Holly...glad you liked the post. My usual posts are a bit longer but the suggestion for this A to Z Challenge was to keep the posts short and sweet so I'm trying to do that...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  15. Julie Rowan-ZochApril 20, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    What is your rampallion's name?

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM

      HI, Julie! Right now his name is Lord Shamar but that might change before I'm through with the story...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  16. AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    The old cartoons were the best. Learned a new word today. : )

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 21, 2012 at 7:16 PM

      Hi, Susanne! Glad to be of service in the dictionary department...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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