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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
A children's story for adults. You need to read to the end to find out the secret to who the old man really is. But it is a lovely tale.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Noah cannot bear to live at home anymore. This eight year old decides to run away and on his journey he comes across some very interesting characters and an old man who helps him talk through his problems while telling Noah his own story.
This fairy tale journey that Noah takes unveils itself as the day goes on and Noah’s friendship with an old toymaker grows. At first, you do not know the reason that Noah has left home, but it soon becomes clear that something is going on with his mother. The Old Man (as he is referred to by Noah) tells Noah his own life story about how he let his father down and never forgave himself for not following through with his promises. This story is both magical and tragic and will surprise readers as they start to uncover the mysteries in the life of the toymaker (and his home) and for Noah.
The story goes back and forth between Noah’s story and the Old Man’s story; both of which were a joy to read. Hearing about the Old Man’s unbelievable fast running and Noah’s mother’s attempts to spend her last days with him were both interesting and exciting.
I really enjoyed this fairy tale and I was beyond surprised with how the two characters stories played out. Even though the events are tragic for Noah, the Old Man helps Noah to come to terms with the reality of his mother’s illness and eventually helps him to see that running away from his problems is not the answer. This would be a fantastic read for a tween book club and I think the group as a whole will love discussing the story. Also, this would be a fun read-aloud for a classroom maybe a few chapters a day.
Characters: Noah, The Old Man (Pinocchio).
Subjects: Adventure fiction, Fairy tale, Puppets, Runaways, Toymakers.
References: Book information, award information, and reviews retrieved from www.bwibooks.com. Accessed on November 2, 2011.
John Boyne. Retrieved November 2, 2011, from http://www.johnboyne.com/.
This fairy tale journey that Noah takes unveils itself as the day goes on and Noah’s friendship with an old toymaker grows. At first, you do not know the reason that Noah has left home, but it soon becomes clear that something is going on with his mother. The Old Man (as he is referred to by Noah) tells Noah his own life story about how he let his father down and never forgave himself for not following through with his promises. This story is both magical and tragic and will surprise readers as they start to uncover the mysteries in the life of the toymaker (and his home) and for Noah.
The story goes back and forth between Noah’s story and the Old Man’s story; both of which were a joy to read. Hearing about the Old Man’s unbelievable fast running and Noah’s mother’s attempts to spend her last days with him were both interesting and exciting.
I really enjoyed this fairy tale and I was beyond surprised with how the two characters stories played out. Even though the events are tragic for Noah, the Old Man helps Noah to come to terms with the reality of his mother’s illness and eventually helps him to see that running away from his problems is not the answer. This would be a fantastic read for a tween book club and I think the group as a whole will love discussing the story. Also, this would be a fun read-aloud for a classroom maybe a few chapters a day.
Characters: Noah, The Old Man (Pinocchio).
Subjects: Adventure fiction, Fairy tale, Puppets, Runaways, Toymakers.
References: Book information, award information, and reviews retrieved from www.bwibooks.com. Accessed on November 2, 2011.
John Boyne. Retrieved November 2, 2011, from http://www.johnboyne.com/.
A beautiful version of a fairy tale with a twist. The writing and illustrations are beautiful as the tale deals with topics such a childhood, ageing and grief from the perspectives of an elderly man and a young boy. A book for adults and children to enjoy.
Pinocchio. :)
I thought it would bore me but oh well, I find it really nice. A good book for kids and kids at heart.
I thought it would bore me but oh well, I find it really nice. A good book for kids and kids at heart.
To historia o chłopcu, który z początkowo nieznanego nam powodu ucieka z domu, by przeżyć przygody, z jakimi nigdy nie miał styczności. Napotyka na gadające ludzkim głosem zwierzęta, magiczne drzewo z odrastającymi przez noc gałęziami, a także trafi do niesamowitego sklepu z zabawkami. Wda się w nietypową rozmowę z właścicielem ów sklepu i zacznie zastanawiać się, dlaczego uciekł i czy nie warto byłoby wrócić. To historia niezwykle refleksyjna, kryjąca w sobie kilka tajemnic, które zostają przed nami odsłonięte dopiero na sam koniec historii. Styl pisania jest piękny, jednocześnie dojrzały i przystępny dla młodszych odbiorców - to w końcu John Boyne, autor Chłopca w pasiastej piżamie!
Całość:
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Całość:
http://secret-books.blogspot.com/2016/10/dla-starszych-i-modszych-noah-ucieka-o.html
This was such a nice read. At first glance this book looks like a cute average fairytale but it has so many more layers once you start getting really into it. What mostly impressed me about this book was the ability the author had in making a children's story using heavy topics and a second hidden meaning.
*SPOILER AHEAD* The end of the book was a surprise to me but also a breath of fresh air, because after all who wouldn't like to know what happens to their favorite childhood characters?
*SPOILER AHEAD* The end of the book was a surprise to me but also a breath of fresh air, because after all who wouldn't like to know what happens to their favorite childhood characters?