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OverviewThree tales of wonderThree quests for greatnessThree feats of imagination Norton Juster, author of the beloved classic The Phantom Tollbooth, shares spellbinding stories that entertain and delight. The first is of Alberic and his endless search for wisdom--will his journey satisfy him in the end? The second reveals a boy with no illusions and a princess with no kingdom. The third is the tale of the richest monarch in the world--and the poorest. What they discover is as amusing as it is unexpected.With beautiful illustrations by Domenico Gnoli, Alberic the Wise and Other Journeys is a book as rich in meaning as it is fun to read. From the Trade Paperback edition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Norton Juster , Domenico GnoliPublisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780375966996ISBN 10: 0375966994 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 09 November 2010 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNorton Juster is the author of the beloved classic The Phantom Tollbooth, which has sold more than two million copies since it was first published nearly 50 years ago. He is also an architect and the author of other highly acclaimed children's books, including The Dot and the Line, which was made into an Academy Award-winning film, and The Hello, Goodbye Window, illustrated by Chris Raschka, which received the Caldecott Medal. From the Trade Paperback edition. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |