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"The writing is superb, without a wasted word and tribute must be paid not only to the author but also to Anthea Bell who translated the book from the original German. The illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark have a much darker tone than those found in her own books but they set the scene beautifully. It's a book to read, to treasure and to return to time and time again." "--Bookbag"
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Bambert lives alone in his attic home. He feels out of place in the world and finds solace in the characters he creates in his stories. One day, he decides to send his eleven stories out into the world, to find their own (true) setting. He attaches them to paper balloons and sends them out on a windy night. The eleventh story is blank. Bambert hopes it will write itself. Gradually the stories return, with postmarks from all round the world. But Bambert's life-work is not complete until the return of the eleventh story, the fate of which is still unknown...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a perfectly beautiful story. I just loved it. Totally on its own, but in all the best traditions - life, death, spirituality, friendship, weakness vs. strength, it makes no concessions to the sort of cloying sentimentality which some poeple think children want! Lovely translation by Anthea Bell too. A truly special and delightful book and one which I will treasure forever - a classic tale for children and adults.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I absolutely loved this book. I devoured it in one sitting and some of the stories made me get goosebumps. The stories are beautiful of many levels and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Some stories are joyful, some are somber, and some are straight out bizarre but the whole idea of the stories which are tied together by the main character Bambert is simply exceptional. A great read which everyone should read and pass on to everyone they know!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book on Amazon whilst looking for more interesting stories to read at night for my 7 year old. Having read it, I can confidently say that he is too young for some of the content and themes in the book. Perhaps he will be ready in a few years time. As an adult I was not sure what to expect but it is deeply moving and worth reading if you can get past the fact it initially appears to be a book for children.
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A lovely little book
A great book, very short (maybe an hour or two to read) but worth it. Although it is labelled as a kids book I don't really see it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Z. Aslam
The new Little Prince!
What a perfectly beautiful story. I just loved it. Totally on its own, but in all the best traditions - life, death, spirituality, friendship, weakness vs. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2002
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