"Endlessly inventive film about a group of dwarves who steal a map of the universe from God and then set out to become robbers. I saw this movie Thirteen times when it was first released in 1981."
"My older brother introduced me to the Xanth series by giving me one of the books for Christmas. Harry Potter is very similiar in tone and style. Great humor and word play abound."
"I loved this movie when I was Eight. The Cyclops is still the coolest monster I've ever seen. I loved it when the cyclops pulled up a stool and sat down to rest while he roasted a sailor on a spit."
"My parents gave me the entire boxed set for my birthday. What a delight all of these stories are. I still think about what the stories meant to this day."
"Edgar Rice Burroughs tale of Civil War veteran John Carter who is mysteriously transported to Mars. Great mix of historical fiction and science fiction."
"Not only do I have vivid memories of the illustrations of this book, but I also remember distinctly the smell of the book and how the pages felt in my hands. My memories of this book are delightful."
"What boy wouldn't be inspired by a tale of knights and wizards? Based on Mallory's Le Morte D'Arthur, this is the best film version of the Arthurian legend to date."
"It was a Mercer Mayer illustration which taught me a very valuable lesson about knowledge and overcoming fears. My list wouldn't be complete if I didn't cite his works."