Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages (Hardcover)

~ Dean R. Koontz (Author), Phil Parks (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Though it looks and reads like a children's book, the latest work by bestselling novelist Koontz ( Watchers , Lightning ) is being marketed for adult audiences. As such, it falls far short of even adequate: both stylistically and in terms of characterization, it lacks the complexity that would engage an adult reader's interest. The living toys Isaac Bodkins makes in his magic workshop are designed to be sent out into the world to befriend troubled or mistreated children. As the book opens, Bodkins has just died, and the toys must attempt a long trek across town to tell young Colleen Shannon that she is the new magic toymaker. Now that Bodkin's benign spirit has departed, however, the evil toys in the sub-basement are coming to life, and they are intent on destroying their benevolent counterparts and installing their own dark-souled creator to spread sorrow and fear among children. The trip across town becomes a harrowing adventure, providing enough excitement and humor to hold a child's attention but not enough to motivate an adult to appropriate the work for the family bookcase. Parks's illustrations are excellent.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

When the death of their creator leaves them without protection, a band of magic living toys must attempt a dangerous journey across the city to another toyshop, while under attack from evil toys serving the Dark One.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books; First Edition edition (September 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044651490X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446514903
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite book, December 5, 1999

By	David Lee Linthicum (Tampa,Florida) - See all my reviews

I have read this book to my 4th. grade class for the last 11 years...... I have tryed to make up a different voice for each the main characters.... We have even put on a school-play based on the part of the book that takes place in the department store....the kids love getting dressed up in the costumes that I had made up ..... I love when kids come back( who are now in college /high school) and ask if I still read the story of the Oddkins....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of Best Books I Ever Read, April 10, 2001

A Kid's Review

My teacher Mrs.Peet read this to my class when I was in 3rd grade. I'm now in 5th. Since then I been trying to find a copy,but it's always been out. Thanks Mrs.Peet. Hannah S.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for all ages!, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

I purchased this in hardback several years to go in my sons' Easter Basket. Never realizing what I had, I was attracted to the wonderful artwork! I read it before Easter. I have since purchased Santa's Twin - it is great also.