The Wishing Lantern [Hardcover]

Jeff Wheeler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This colorful children's fairy tale takes you into the world of a curious ferzohg named Hickem Tod. Deep in the heart of his homeland swamp, he discovers an enchanted lantern with a mean-spirited shimmer faerie trapped inside.

Editorial Reviews

Review

It has been my pleasure to watch Amberlin and "The Wishing Lantern" grow from a great idea to a very polished piece of work. You have built a great looking website and your first product really sets the tone. -- Rodney Naess, Santa Clara, CA

Well, my students loved "The Wishing Lantern". After I read it, they drew pictures of what they pictured in their minds as they listened. -- Synnove Turner, Wildwood Elementary, Puyallup, WA

From the Publisher

Amberlin Books is pleased to announce our new title, "The Wishing Lantern." Author Jeff Wheeler has teamed up with MAGIC artist Randy Gallegos to create a fairy tale full of interesting descriptions, dazzling artwork, and a clever twist at the end. Adults and children will enjoy this tale.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Amberlin Group, LLC (October 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586490001
• ISBN-13: 978-1586490003
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,602,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeff Wheeler is a writer from 7-10PM on Wednesday nights. The rest of the time, he works for Intel Corporation, is a husband and the father of five kids, and a leader in his local church. He lives in Rocklin, California. When he isn't listening to books during his commute, he is dreaming up new stories to write.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!, July 20, 2001

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Rosie Kaufman (Livermore, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wishing Lantern (Hardcover)

This is so much fun! Your imagination is incredible. I read through it and was almost dreading the end because I feared it would be the predictable boy (frog) falls in love with girl (faerie) scenario. I was thrilled and delighted at the unexpected twist you put on things! Thank you for such a fun and enjoyable read!

5.0 out of 5 stars A surprising children's story (what an ending!), May 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wishing Lantern (Hardcover)

This children's story was delightful! It was full of neat descriptions about Hickem Tod's unusual world. The artwork was stunning -- it really brought the characters to life. The author read it at our local elementary school and the children giggled at the ending. It's a treasure!

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with a surprise twist., February 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wishing Lantern (Hardcover)

Mr. Wheeler has clearly shown his flair for colorful characters and fantastic imagery. Both have been masterfully joined with a good moral and a surprise ending that delights kids and adults alike. Let's hope that this promising new author will not remain in _silence_!