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Once on a Time

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Okay, before you read too far into this review, keep in mind that I am only 13, and haven't read as many books as some of the other reviewers on this page, but I have read enough to know that I love this book. It's a fantasy lover's book. If you like E. Nesbit, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other books by A. A. Milne, you will certainly enjoy this book as well. With a exciting plot, and humerous but loveable characters, this book is a must have.

This book is a wonderful story about a king, princess and an "evil" countess. The king, King Merriwig of Euralia, is in love with the Countess Belvane. Belvane has her sights set on becoming queen of Euralia. However, Princess Hyacinth is suspicious of how the countess acts. So the Princess enlists the help of Prince Udo from Araby. When Belvane finds out, she wishes for something humorous to happen to the prince on his journey - and it does! Now, Hyacinth must stop Belvane, help the prince all while keeping him from falling in love with the countess!

A. A. Milne has done it again with this story of pure fantasy. He did not write this book for children, as he states in his introduction, yet it is fun and exciting for all ages. If you need a great bedtime story, check this book out. Would you care for some light reading? "Once On A Time" is the book for you. I recommend this book with a happy heart and hope you will feel the same way too!

Okay, before you read too far into this review, keep in mind that I am only 13, and haven't read as many books as some of the other reviewers on this page, but I have read enough to know that I love this book. It's a fantasy lover's book. If you like E. Nesbit, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other books by A. A. Milne, you will certainly enjoy this book as well. With a exciting plot, and humerous but loveable characters, this book is a must have.

A.A.Milne wrote this fairytale after being in the army during WWI. the story is basically about how easy it is to get into war (and over very stupid reasons), and how no one REALLY wants to hurt every one, but they just want to look out for their own interests. The charecters are not your typical bad-vs-good and each one can be lovable in his or her own way, and there are also wonderful little stories inside the major plot line. one of the BEST books I have ever read.

I, like the other reviewer, am only thirteen but i do know a good book whe i see one. i would recommend ths obok to anyone twelve and older.

First, this is an excellent book. It is more than worth the $.99 I paid for it.

The "Quality Classics" ebook edition actually has illustrations, I was surprised to discover. However, they are fairly low-quality scans that are lacking in any decent amount of contrast.

Also, this is the text from the Gutenburg Project version, which is not a complaint by any means.

If would like to see the poorly scanned illustrations (by Charles Robinson), pay the dollar. If not, download it for free from the Gutenburg Project.

Either way, you will have found an excellent book.

Many, many years ago I read this book to my former husband as a bedtime story. The book occasioned one of the few instances in which I laughed so hard I cried. Now I have a new husband and a new copy of the book. Who says you can't go back.

I am in seventh grade and I did a book report on Once On A Time by A. A. Milne. Part of this report was to write a review on the book and post it online. I thought this book was extremly funny. It has humor, magic, and great illustrations. The setting is a silly kingdom where a war is going on. Once On A Time contains exaggerated characters and an exciting plot. I rated this book 4 stars because it has all a book needs to contain and more but there were still things that could have been improved. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to laugh and dream.

I have read this book many times and the more I read it, the more I enjoy it. Here at last a book about the true motives of war. This book is scarsly known compare to other a.a. millen literature but in my opinion is a masterpiece.

This book is highly worth reading especially if you wanted to know what the characters in fairytales were thinking. It is a skillful parody of politics, growing up, magic and fairy tales all in one. I wish that I could give it more than five stars.