Terry Jones Fantastic Stories [Hardcover]

Terry Jones (Author), Michael Foreman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

A new collection of illustrated stories from a popular author-illustrator team offers twenty-two original fairy tales laced with wit and imagination as they travel to a world where the impossible becomes all too likely.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-9-With his usual offbeat sense of humor, Jones has written a collection of 21 tales to make readers laugh, cry, or say "huh?" The stories range from from the preachy "Forget-Me-Nuts" to the touching "Snow Baby"; and from the crafty "Cat with Two Tails" to the creepy "Old Man Try-By-Night." There's even a pointless Jurassic Park-style story, "Tom and the Dinosaur." Most of the selections are set in "once upon a time time," but the less successful tales include contemporary moralistic statements about such things as homelessness, automobiles, and demagogues. The majority of the entries are written with traditional European fairy-tale archetypes, but one story is set in Asia, and two are written in the style of Native American pourquoi tales. Foreman's watercolor vignettes reflect a palette that varies from brilliant to ethereal; while not really expanding the text, they do complement it, and the humor shines through. Fans of fractured fairy tales will enjoy reading or telling some of these stories. At times, the wit and wisdom are sophisticated, making some tales appropriate for older readers.
Cheri Estes, Dorchester Road Regional Library, Charleston, SC
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile; 1 edition (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670848999
• ISBN-13: 978-0670848997
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, very good for little kids or adults., January 15, 1997

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This review is from: Terry Jones Fantastic Stories (Hardcover)

Dear Readers, I think this book is a very good book. Some of the stories are similar to some of Terry Jones' other books. Part of The reason I read this book was because I liked another book "Nicobobinus" so much. "Fantastic Stories" was very nicely written and Terry Jones' humor comes out often in this, along with his wildly spread and unusual imagination. Micheal Foreman's illustrations were excellent. I believe Terry Jones and Micheal Foreman make a good team. Together, the two individuals have created a very interesting and wonderful book. I would recommend it to anyone who loves fairy tales, especially those with a twist. sincerely, Michelle Barbara O'Loughlin

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites of all time, December 8, 2011

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This book has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. I have probably read it over a hundred times. It's great for kids and adults, the stories are so creative and memorable. I still read it every so often and will definitely read it to my kids one day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories even for adults., August 4, 2011

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This review is from: Terry Jones Fantastic Stories (Hardcover)

If more adults would read these books themselves they may have a better grasp on reality. These books are very well written so that the stories pertain to everyone and maybe you could learn something about yourself and the world around you. Timeless.