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s_owns_a_small_library's review against another edition
Bizarre. This picture book, bought for our library stock because it was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal, is very dry in its humour. A little dark, very solemn. The illustrations are indeed beautiful but I don't know where to file it within the library space...
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Curious to know what elementary readers think of this story. The tone felt similar to Silverstein.
ellalouise99's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting picture book about a man who believes he owns everything so goes around feeling things they belong to him until they accept they do. The book could be linked to discussions about power and whether it is fair for the man to own all the other things. When he tries to say the sea is his he ends up drowning in it which links to the message of understanding and taking what is not yours which the book tries to get across. Some of the pages only have a few words of text while others show the items the man is claiming. A nice book to explore in KS2, thinking about the mans actions and whether they are right or wrong.
shelbyl's review against another edition
5.0
Jeffers conveys so much with so little. Very deep and important message.
awesomeemo's review against another edition
4.0
A very powerful story for those who have been spoilt in life and expecting everything to be theirs. What can I say, expect a very rightful ending to this.
pammi's review against another edition
5.0
We usually love Oliver Jeffers eyebrows.
But in this book it was the legs!
But in this book it was the legs!
starnosedmole's review against another edition
4.0
A philosophical fable about entitlement. Beautifully designed, as to be expected from Jeffers.
ccatsol's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ozshark's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Not 100% sure what to think of this book. I like it and I think children will enjoy predicting the story & seeing the foolish man receive his reward. I was surprised by the reaction of the mountain - and I'm not sure what point Oliver Jeffers was trying to make there.
dutchlauren's review against another edition
3.0
I love Oliver Jeffers' work, he is definitely in the top 5 of my favorite illustrators. The Fate of Fausto was not my favorite when it comes to the feel of the story, but it has a good message for kids to learn about greed. The illustrations are simple, and some pages don't even have illustrations at all, which I think actually adds to the story.