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Title: The Firework-Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman, Saelig Gallagher ISBN: 0-439-22420-9 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: June, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Another delightful tale from Philip Pullman
Comment: Philip Pullman never ceases to amaze me with his versatility-- from the complex His Dark Materials series, to his gothic (and surprisingly funny) Count Karlestein, to the creepy Clockwork... The Firework-Maker's Daughter is different from anything I've read by Pullman before, and yet it possesses his trademark wit. Short and aimed at a younger audience, The Firework-Maker's Daughter is nonetheless a lot of fun for even older readers. Lila and her various friends and types of fireworks are absolutely charming. While Pullman's tone is decidedly more satirical than Lloyd Alexander's, if you liked either Alexander's quest-type books or Philip Pullman's other works, you'll enjoy this one.
Rating: 5
Summary: Reminded me of James Thurber and L. Frank Baum
Comment: "The Firework Maker's Daughter" is a rollicking fairy tale that reminded me of James Thurber's fairy tales like "The White Deer" and "The Thirteen Clocks". It also reminded me a bit of the Oz books. I loved Rambishi the bumbling pirate, and the fireworks display at the end, especially the Bombardenorgelmitsparkenpumpe. This story is much lighter than Pullman's other works, but just as inventive. It would make a great read-aloud story.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fun Fairy Tale
Comment: This is a fun fairy tale for parents who read to their children each evening. It has the cultural element that Harry Potter misses (HP is more emphatic on dark sorcery -- my kids were more horrified by it than anything) and seems to inspire charming dreams -- something a bedtime story should do. Almost an "Amy Tam" book for kids. The illustrations are so beautiful that the kids stay mesmorized sitting on the sofa and don't want to miss a single one. Good work, Pullman & Gallagher! -- T.A. Behrens, Ph.D.
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Title: Clockwork : Or All Wound Up by Philip Pullman, Leonid Gore, Peter Bailey ISBN: 0590129988 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Spring-Heeled Jack by D Mostyn, Philip Pullman ISBN: 0375816011 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 09 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Lyra's Oxford by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0375828192 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Count Karlstein by Diana Bryan, Philip Pullman ISBN: 0375803483 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 22 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Tin Princess by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0679876154 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 19 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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