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The Thing with Finn (Hardcover)

by Tom Kelly (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books (5 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405090219
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405090216
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 408,673 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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John McLay
I enjoyed it very much. I was utterly charmed by it, in fact . . .
I never stopped wanting to turn the pages

Books for Keeps, No. 163, March 2007
A funny, tragic and deeply fulfilling emotional journey for the
reader - a modern classic


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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic debut, 26 April 2007
By R. Thompson (Derry, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
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Forget Holden Caulfield, Danny gives a funny and poignant voice to misplaced boys everywhere. Add two parts Mark Twain and one of the late great Kurt Vonnegut and Tom Kelly has come up with a debut to be reckoned with. I read it to my boy and he laughed himself to sleep for a week. To be read by torchlight under the duvet of shame (read it!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars if you want a book that you can't put down, read this., 29 Mar 2007
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this is an essential book for anyone over the age of 9. It made me laugh & cry all in the space of 30 seconds, & I couldn't put it down once I'd picked it up... & when I finished it I had to start it all over again. Funny, heartbreaking, mysterious... Oh, just go & buy it!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, 23 Jan 2007
By Conrad J. Burdekin "Con" (West Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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After a few pages I wasn't sure this was going to be my sort of thing. But I stuck with and was glad that I did. I liked the way that although hinted at, you had to wait right till the end to find out what actually happened with Finn. On Danny's journey he meets some wonderful characters (most notably Tom Thumb and Nulty) on his way to self awareness. Perhaps some of his revelations were slightly older than you'd expect of a normal ten year old (there's a bit at the end where he says 'don't ask me why I suddenly know all this stuff, because I haven't a clue. And I don't know what most of it means), and at times vaguely unrealistic as he doesn't really understand it all himself.

The only thing that really got me was the end. Can anyone help? Is he Danny or Finn?

Overall I really enjoyed it and would recommend it straight away.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reconnected
A book for anyone (everyone) who has ever felt disconnected. Mr Kelly has managed to slowly bring sunlight into shadow. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2007 by Hugh McDonald

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Storytelling
Despite heartwrenching moments, "The Thing with Finn" is a wonderful story for both children and parents, brimming with humour and adventure. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2007 by Robert Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful and funny journey with a memorable character
I really loved this book because it gave me all the authentic feelings of childhood, all the terror, humour and weirdness. If you want to make that journey, read this book. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by S. E. Stone

2.0 out of 5 stars Out in the cold
This has some good writing in it but I find it self conscious and, despite its sad subject matter, a bit insincere. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by charles1832

5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious & heartwrenching
I truly loved this book & had to restart it as soon as I'd finished. I found it hilarious (& laughed out loud many times...) as well as incredibly touching & heartwrenching. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2007 by ramble on

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