by John Boyne
The book is described as a fairy tale and I would agree. When you reach the final pages, you will realize that the story is the sensitively, retold tale of a wonderful, imaginary character from our childhood. The story is told with subtle humor and simple truths and the ending will surprise you.It i...
What a lovely book. When I reached the moment of understanding I said to myself "I don't like this book not one bit" but that was just to save myself from the tears I knew would be coming & then silently cried the last 2 chapters.
What a lovely book. When I reached the moment of understanding I said to myself "I don't like this book not one bit" but that was just to save myself from the tears I knew would be coming & then silently cried the last 2 chapters.
I wish Goodreads would allow me to award half stars, since this book is a solid 4.5* for me.This is such a charming, wonderful and life enhancing story. A sort of modern day fairytale with an optimistic and positive message.Juvenile fiction, in the age 9 to 12 in my library, yet completely suitable ...
Eight year old Noah has decided to run away from home, there are things happening in his life that he is struggling to understand and doesn't know how to deal with so he decides to go out into the world and have a great adventure. Following a path through the forest he comes across a magical toy sh...