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As with Thompson's Ruby (1994), this book may have more appeal for literate, pun-loving picture-book collectors than for children, but there are few readers who won't come away impressed with the sheer detail of the illustrations. The book's premise involves a library that is filled with life each night, as the books become small cities and neighborhoods housing small people. A young boy, Peter, and his cat, Brian, leave their home in a cookbook called Quinces to undertake a very long search for a long-missing book entitled How to Live Forever. Finally he comes across two old men who lead him to ``the Ancient Child. He was both young and old, ten and timeless at the same time.'' The Child cautions Peter not to read the book, and, after lengthy contemplation, Peter takes that advice. The Ancient Child approves of Peter's wisdom and leads him back to ``the world.'' The library is full of overstocked shelves and books bearing oddly familiar titles: A Tale of Two Sitars, On the Toad, Withering Tights. Children may not grow wiser for reading this book, but they will have their eyes filled--and thoughts provoked--on every page of amusing details and visual pranks. (Picture book. 7+) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4?This story about a library that comes alive after hours doesn't quite meet its promising premise. Young Peter, a cookbook resident, discovers a card for the title How to Live Forever. He is determined to find the long-lost volume and its secret of immortality. His two-year search takes him through many tomes and the secret worlds they contain. Finally, Peter meets the Ancient Child, who warns him not to read the book, for "To live forever is to not live at all." Most children won't understand the adult message, and some young readers may not be able to follow the twists and turns of Peter's long, mystical journey. Certainly, the idea of a library coming to life will entice young readers, as will the unique pen-and-ink illustrations. Colorful pictures of the library's other world are filled with detailed images of castles, streets, and villages built of, on, and around books. There is much here for the eye to explore. Unfortunately, the illustrations are not enough to sustain the confusing, ephemeral text.?Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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Thank you Mr Thompson; you have provided delight to a 45 year old child. Your book makes me wonder ... "Do I read too much?" Maybe I should choose what I read with more care.
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When the doors of the library close, books open
to reveal a fantastic and spellbinding world. Among its
residents is a young boy named Peter who is intent on
finding the mysterious volume entitled How to Live Forever.
As he makes his way through the library, he discovers a host
of intriguing characters and learns a valuable lesson in
life.
Children and adults alike will thrill to this
beautiful and powerful tale. Its full-color illustrations
and imaginative plot will win over any open-minded adult and
even the most rowdy three-year-old.
to reveal a fantastic and spellbinding world. Among its
residents is a young boy named Peter who is intent on
finding the mysterious volume entitled How to Live Forever.
As he makes his way through the library, he discovers a host
of intriguing characters and learns a valuable lesson in
life.
Children and adults alike will thrill to this
beautiful and powerful tale. Its full-color illustrations
and imaginative plot will win over any open-minded adult and
even the most rowdy three-year-old.
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Thanks, Gary, for the chance to look and feel better and younger. Your advice is easy to follow and makes sense to me. I may not live forever but as long as I live I plan to feel and look as good as I can
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