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Book Reviews of The Thirteen Clocks

The Thirteen Clocks
The Thirteen Clocks
Author: James Thurber
ISBN-13: 9781556111884
ISBN-10: 1556111886
Publication Date: 9/14/1990
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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merrytranslator avatar reviewed The Thirteen Clocks on + 68 more book reviews
Adults and young readers alike will enjoy this fairy-tale by James Thurber. Illustrations by Marc Simont are mysterious, magical, even sinister at times, but it's a live-happily-ever-after fairy tale, so don't worry!
garythefowler avatar reviewed The Thirteen Clocks on + 65 more book reviews
A classic Thurber, accompanied by great illustrations by Marc Simont. Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia describes it as "a triumphant blend of nonsense and morality tale." NY Herald Tribune Book Review said, "Mr. Thurber has done it again, though I don't know just what it is he has done this time--a fairy tale, a comment on the human cruelty and human sweetness or a spell, an incantation compounded of poetry and logic and wit."
It's quick and easy, so I'm going to read it another time or two, in another week or two, and just let it sort of sink in... it just feels like the artistry and wisdom will gradually reveal their beauty if I'll give it a little time...
And yes, I recommend the same to you!