The Book of Story Beginnings

by Kristin Kladstrup

Book Overview

Kristin Kladstrup's wonderfully transporting fantasy - featuring a ship full of orphaned pirate children, a pair of warring royals, and plenty of magic potions - is sure to thrill all those who dare turn its pages. Oscar Martin was fourteen when he mysteriously disappeared from his Iowa farmhouse home in June 1914. His sister claimed Oscar had rowed out to sea - but how was that possible? There is no ocean in Iowa. When, nearly a century later, Lucy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763626090
• ISBN13: 9780763626099
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

One of the Best Books I Have Ever Read

This is a great book. It is one of those books that you just can't put down. It was such a good book, that I read it in a day! This book has many magical parts, so if you're a reader who prefers non-fiction over fiction, than this book is not for you. But,if you liked Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings, than you'll surely like this book!

A Must Read

An increadible book to stir the imagination of children! Kids of all ages will be facinated by Kladstrups wonderful ability to draw the reader into the story. Looking foward to more books by this author.

Fantastic

If you are worried about being turned into a cat or sailing out of the world and never coming back until your family is gone, then this book might freak you out a little! Right from the beginning, the adventure grabbed me. I have worked with kids for a long time and I think this book is great and it's not just for boys, girls who want a grand adventure will love this one.

A Fantasy Must Read!

I purchased this book for my children, but ended up reading it for myself. It was fabulous! The characters are wonderfully described and the events of the story draw the reader in so intensely that it is impossible to put the book down. I can't wait to read more books by Kladstrup.

Better than Harry Potter!

This is a page-turning story for all ages that is a must read! I am not a die-hard fan of fantasy...I confess I only read a few of the Harry Potter books...but for me, The Book of Story Beginnings is one of the most fun and creative stories I've ever read. The author has a special talent for weaving together many exciting adventures for the young characters and we are fortunate enough to be brought along for their journey. Not only is the book entertaining, but I am convinced that it will inspire many youngsters to think about stories in a new way and write their own Book of Story Beginnings!