The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories [Paperback]

Joan Aiken (Author), Alix Berenzy (Illustrator)

Book Description

A collection of nine fairy tales including "The Queen with Screaming Hair," "The Spider in the Bath," and "Lost--One Pair of Legs."

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Trophy Pr (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064403343
• ISBN-13: 978-0064403344
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,370,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was the daughter of Pulitzer prize winning poet Conrad Aiken and started writing herself from the age of five. During her lifetime she published over one hundred books for children and adults, including the acclaimed Wolves of Willoughby Chase series. In the UK she received an MBE from the Queen for her services to Children's Literature.

This year sees the publication of a brand NEW story collection - The Monkey's Wedding - with previously unpublished material that shows Aiken on top form. This collection of funny, spooky, unexpected but classic Aiken stories has received wonderful reviews and will delight her readers. See below for details.

Her work continues to be adapted for film and television; she is established as a consummate storyteller,and recognized as one of the best loved authors of the twentieth century.

"The Wonderful World of Joan Aiken" is at www.joanaiken.com

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book..., March 27, 2007

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R. Strom (new orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories (Hardcover)

I too read this book in middle school and have been completely in love with the stories and characters ever since. (I feel a little silly that I only just now thought to look on Amazon for a copy for my little sister)I fully recommend this title for anyone who has a youngster that loves fantastical stories.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars review, July 29, 2010

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This review is from: The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories (Paperback)

great collection of stories. haven't read them since i was a kid & was stoked to find it. charming without being sappy, funny without being overly clever. the illustrations have the lovely quality and looking both detailed, and therefore interesting, as well as slighty smudgy pencil quality, giving them a little glow-like feel. the condition of the book was not as great as advertised, but there was certainly no damage that took away from the material itself.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book for Children and Adults Alike, September 24, 2000

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Gloria Darlington (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories (Hardcover)

I first read this book when I was in the Fourth Grade. I fell in love with its fantastic tales of bizzarre circumstances and extraordinary characters. It has, since then, been one of my favorite books. This book will revive the imaginations of anyone who chooses to read it.