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5.0 out of 5 stars Another delightful tale from Philip Pullman, January 15, 2000

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This review is from: The Firework-Maker's Daughter (Hardcover)

Philip Pullman never ceases to amaze me with his versatility-- from the complex His Dark Materials series, to his gothic (and surprisingly funny) Count Karlestein, to the creepy Clockwork... The Firework-Maker's Daughter is different from anything I've read by Pullman before, and yet it possesses his trademark wit. Short and aimed at a younger audience, The Firework-Maker's Daughter is nonetheless a lot of fun for even older readers. Lila and her various friends and types of fireworks are absolutely charming. While Pullman's tone is decidedly more satirical than Lloyd Alexander's, if you liked either Alexander's quest-type books or Philip Pullman's other works, you'll enjoy this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive!, November 13, 2000

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This review is from: The Firework-Maker's Daughter (Hardcover)

I loved the cast of colourful characters that fill this book. I think my favourite was uncle Rambashi - the failed chicken farmer and part-time pirate. An engaging story with a strong female protagonist - explosive!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging short book with wonderful language!, April 20, 2000

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This review is from: The Firework-Maker's Daughter (Hardcover)

I read this book to my 2 kids (7 and 10) and they loved it! The tale is an engaging, not too- predictable story of a girl who wants to follow her father's trade. There is much rich langugage and a variety of characters all neatly brought together and woven into the story. There is much imagination and wry wit. If you are looking for a fairly short (just over 100 pages) slightly fantasy/fiction book for your kids, give this one a try!

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4.0 out of 5 stars too bad i'm not a child anymore
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Published on June 13, 2007 by superflylinz

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter liked it
My daughter read this for a book club and really enjoyed this.

Published on May 13, 2007 by djtamplen

3.0 out of 5 stars I like Philip Pullman, but...
A bit shallow for Pullman. Not as interesting as I'd hoped.

Published on May 6, 2007 by Joyce M. Christensen

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly crafted
A perfectly crafted children's story, a lovely balance and the characters were delightful. Some of the wit reminded me of Terry Pratchet but alot more subtle.

Published on March 4, 2007 by Scribblyfish

5.0 out of 5 stars The Firework-Maker's Daughter
I am reviewing The Firework Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman. I would give this book 5 stars because it is very descriptive. Read more

Published on January 15, 2007

5.0 out of 5 stars CHARMING TALE THAT CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALITY
Philip Pullman is an extraordinary writer-- he is more celebrated in Britain than in the US -- so far...but watch for some of his books to be made into films also. Read more

Published on August 11, 2006 by Joyce Schwarz

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, quick read
Though Philip Pullman is most well known for the "His Dark Materials" trilogy and the Sally Lockhart mysteries he has also written several short funny books for kids. Read more

Published on July 31, 2006 by Susan K. Schoonover

4.0 out of 5 stars Follow your dreams!
Lila knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. She's been studing the trade since she was little. Lila wants to be a firework-maker like her dad. Read more

Published on January 9, 2006

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A thousand miles ago, in a country cast of the jungle and south of the mountains, there lived a firework-maker called Lalchand and his daughter, Lila. Read the first page

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Mount Merapi, Colonel Sparkington, Emerald Lake, Lotus Blossom, Signor Scorcini, Crackle Dragons, The Bloody Murderer, King Neptune

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