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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 28, 2014
Review
This is a 50th year anniversary edition of this book. I had never read the story, and really enjoyed it. It is a fun read about a very implausible adventure. Young readers will want to be part of the adventure as the car soars through the sky and sails over the ocean. They will be be cheering the Pott family on as they find a gangster stash, blow it up, and flee from the gang. Occasional English words may need to be explained, but overall, this adventure is a great one for children to take. John Burningham's color illustrations from the original edition add even more fun!
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Fleming, Ian
Illustrator: Burningham, John
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: Choose Book Type
Genre: fantasy
Audience: grades k-3, grades 4-6
Binding Type: Choose Binding Type
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763666781
Price: 22.00