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The Purloining Prince of Oleomargarine
The Purloining Prince of Oleomargarine
Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: February 13, 2018
Review
This is the enchanted fairy tale that was told by Mark Twain to his daughters Clara and Suzy in Paris in 1897. The story is retold to us by author Philip Stead as though he and Mr. Twain are sharing tea and conversation. It is the story of Johnny, a poor abused boy and his pet chicken. Johnny is given some seeds by an old woman after an unselfish act of kindness. The flower of the seed allows Johnny to understand the animals as he embarks on an incredible journey. Along the likes of "Jack and the Beanstalk". This book is destined to become a classic to a new generation of fans as well as a reintroduction to a beloved author. Philip and Erin Stead take you on Mark Twain's magical hypnotic journey, one you will want to repeat again and again. Erin Steads art is breathtaking. A beautiful treasure of a book. Thank you for finding those notes and creating such a wonderful story.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Twain, Mark
Illustrator: Erin, Stead
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy,folklore
Audience: all ages
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780553523225
Price: 24.99