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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Parents can help kids absorb the somewhat difficult theme
Roberto Innocenti and J. Patrick Lewis' Last Resort tells of an artist's imagination which abruptly disappears. His quest to recover it leads him to a remote seaside hotel where he finds other seekers. The illustrations are gorgeous and parents can help kids absorb the somewhat difficult theme.
Published on August 5, 2002 by Midwest Book Review
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really a kid's book
While the illustrations are beautiful and the story is clever and amusing, this is not a kid's book. I have a six and an eleven year old and both found it boring and could not relate to the sly humor and the characters' veiled identities. I think most young children will not know Moby Dick or Don Quixote. The audience for the book is somewhat ambiguous and that is why I...
Published on April 28, 2004 by Joni D. Myers
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Parents can help kids absorb the somewhat difficult theme,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Last Resort (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (Hardcover)
Roberto Innocenti and J. Patrick Lewis' Last Resort tells of an artist's imagination which abruptly disappears. His quest to recover it leads him to a remote seaside hotel where he finds other seekers. The illustrations are gorgeous and parents can help kids absorb the somewhat difficult theme.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really a kid's book,
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This review is from: The Last Resort (Hardcover)
While the illustrations are beautiful and the story is clever and amusing, this is not a kid's book. I have a six and an eleven year old and both found it boring and could not relate to the sly humor and the characters' veiled identities. I think most young children will not know Moby Dick or Don Quixote. The audience for the book is somewhat ambiguous and that is why I only gave it 3 stars. It is a beautiful book!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the artist!,
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This review is from: The Last Resort (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (Hardcover)
Roberto Innocenti is a fascinating artist. The story reminded me of a dream and it is a pleasure to share in the author's dream through Innocenti's art. However, I don't think this book would hold much interest for children.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Artwork,
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This review is from: The Last Resort (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) (Hardcover)
Nothing tells a story like great pictures. The only reason I got this books was because of the illustrations. A marvel to look at! ANd nice story, too! :-)
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Last Resort by Susan Lewis (Paperback - July 1, 2009)
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