A story of magic and mischief...unforgettable pictures by a master illustrator...a long-forgotten classic - what could be more delightful?
THE TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEKThe little boy Jack discovers a big green book of magic in the attic, and learns all sorts of spells – spells to change the look of things, spells to make him old and grey, or disappear entirely!
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A story of magic and mischief...unforgettable pictures by a master illustrator...a long-forgotten classic - what could be more delightful?
THE TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEKThe little boy Jack discovers a big green book of magic in the attic, and learns all sorts of spells – spells to change the look of things, spells to make him old and grey, or disappear entirely!
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A story of magic and mischief...unforgettable pictures by a master illustrator...a long-forgotten classic - what could be more delightful?THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEKThe little boy Jack discovers a big green book of magic in the attic, and learns all sorts of spells - spells to change the look of things, spells to make him old and grey, or disappear entirely! Of course I can't tell you how all these things were done, because this was a long time ago and the big green book has now disappeared. But if you want to read about what Jack did with his new magic powers, and how his poor old aunt and uncle were quite bewildered, then take a look inside...An enchanting, strange and sometimes chilling tale, masterfully illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
Critic Reviews
“Fantasy value here for power-hungry young imaginations. Maurice Sendak's delightful pictures add a winning note of gaiety”
Kirkus Review
Graves's fable of childish triumph over grownup rules and regulations is lent extra joyousness by Maurice Sendak's original line drawings Washington Post
First published in 1962, it remains a delight New York Times
A top-class read. -- Alex O'Connell The Times
A gorgeous hardback edition … Every child’s dream and the A finale of a top-class storybook -- Alex O'Connell The Times *
About the Author
Graves produced more than 140 works. Graves's poems-together with his translations and innovative analysis and interpretations of the Greek myths; his memoir of his early life, including his role in World War I, Good-Bye to All That; and his speculative study of poetic inspiration, The White Goddess-have never been out of printHe earned his living from writing, particularly popular historical novels such as I, Claudius, King Jesus, The Golden Fleece and Count Belisarius.
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