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4 : Fantastic Novels

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4 Fantastic Novels is the second recent Pinkwater compendium. It contains . . . four fantastic novels by the master which he stole back from indolent publishers.

Borgel is really two stories-one a tale of how a young lad is educated by his eccentric uncle to understand some of the finer points of intellectual life, the other a fantasy yarn which is a kind of road story reminiscent of traveling the highways of an America long gone.

Yobgorgle is about The Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario, based in Rochester, and the adventure of finding it. It mentions a secret passage in the Rochester Public Library. When they moved the library to new digs, they made sure there was a secret passage there, too. A librarian told me they did that because it was mentioned in Yobgorgle.

The Worms of Kukumlima includes some of Mr. Pinkwater's real-life adventures in Africa. The on-safari sections bear careful attention, as they describe the change in being that occurs when you get out into the land where man (and woman) began.

The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror complete the republication of this series that began with 5 Novels, the earlier Pinkwater compendium. The "boys" (one is a girl) are starting to grow up, but their adventures continue.

There. Four fantastic novels resurrected from back-order limbo (how low can publishers go?), they are vintage Pinkwater-I love them all. More, the successful effort to bring good works back to the public is a message to us all about taking charge of our own destiny. Thank you, Daniel.

Daniel Pinkwater is such a great guy. He doesn't bother with the New York Times when he needs jacket quotes, he goes straight to his fans! These are some of the best books in the world, all here in one volume. Borgel changed my life. It says so on the inside cover so it's true. Yobgorgle is a modern day Flying Dutchman. The Worms of Kukumlima comes complete with giant intelligent worms, and the second Snarkout book is poetry in motion. These books cannot be found in print individually anymore, so for a quadruple dose of funny freaky fantasy, 4 Fantastic Novels is your Rx.

The Good Captain Pinkwater has done it again, with a carefully-chosen anthology of 4 classic novels. There's something simply magical about these 4, as well as other Pinkwater yarns. _Borgel_ is my all-time favorite; it just reaches out and appeals to your love for the inane, for your desire to be a kid with an 111+ year-old uncle who takes you on trips through time, space, and the other, for your love of adventure and beatnik poetry. If you haven't read anything by Daniel P. yet, there are many places to start, but reading 4FN should leave you hooked. (And I'm not just saying this because I'm quoted on the inside, as a good number of other Pinkwater readers are too. Isn't that a novel idea, printing praise from actual readers instead of stuffy reviewers who thrive on words like "convoluted" and "weird?")

first i must say, there is nothing in this world as wonderful as Daniel Pinkwater's books. These were the first books of his i have ever read and i must say i was in sheer delight. While, I at first only bought them because the name Pinkwater was possibly the best i'd ever heard, I, now after reading them, would have bought them if his name was Joe Smith. And i must tell you i don't respond well to boring names, or anything for that matter, and pinkwater and his books are anything but boring. Giant Popsicles as a symbol for all thats good in the world, asian realitives of the adocovo, salami snaps, giant earthwarms thinking humans love gronala, giant pig submarines? who thinks of these things? obviously only Daniel Pinkwater. He's just plain goofy. And it's not in the slightest anoyying. Do i recommend this book? ABSOLUTLY! and the 9-12 thing, while just ignore that intirely because this book is for everybody!

Daniel Pinkwater is a fabulous author. His skewed take on life is not only funny and entertaining but reminds every reader that there's more to life than meets the eye. You'll discover something new each time you read (and re-read) Pinkwater's stories, making Pinkwater loved by kids and adults alike. If you buy this book, prepare to have your views on life broadened -- all while being wildly entertained.

If only all teens could read this book...there would be a whole lot less depressed teens in the world today! Like most teens, I have gone through depressing times in my life, but since I got this book, I certainly have had less of them! Just read "Borgel" and meet the great-great-great-great-grandfather you wish you had. Or open up to "The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror" and go to pieces as you read the escapade of the Snarkout Boys (one of whom is a girl) all through Baconburg and Hamfast. If you prefer 'classic literatur,' then read "Yobgorgle," a wonderful mix of the Loch Ness Monster and "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" and the legend of the Flying Dutchman. Seriously (not really, it is impossible to be serious where Pinkwater is concerned), this book can bring you out of depression in an instant. (Try some chocolate, too.) And as Stephanie said in her review, IGNORE THE AGE LIMIT! YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD FOR PINKWATER!

Daniel Pinkwater is one of the funniest and most interesting authors today. I loved every book in this collection, especially Borgel. After all, how many authors can come up with things like grivnizoids and children who had peach pitts as pets? Daniel Pinkwater is great and I hope he comes out with another collection of stories soon.

Borgel is one of my favorite books of pinkwaters.It's imagination in book form. you never know whats going to happen next. amazing and fun is my review for the book borgel.

Daniel Pinkwater is probably one of the four or five most brilliant people living on this or any other planet. His books combine humor with space travel, mystery, Yiddishisms,philosophy, and handy tips on dog rearing. You will treasure this and any other Pinkwater book you purchase! And not only is he brilliant, he is also friendly! I have communicated with him via the "Net several times, and he is alway helpful and engaging. It's just too bad he and I both married other people before we met (these are my feelings only, as far as I know!)

Daniel Pinkwater is a riot! We got Borgel through a fluke of fate and we were ever so greatful! This man has a wacky sense of humor and is a great read for all those who have the ability to laugh at the absurd! Hilarious!