Pub Date: August 5, 2014
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2013952828
Lexile Code: 1370
Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.90" H x 9.30" L x 6.40" W ( 1.30 lbs) 176 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Classics | Humorous Stories | Transportation | Cars Trucks and Buses | Fantasy | General
Series: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Description: Published just after his death in 1964, the only children's book written by James Bond creator Fleming is beloved by generations of children, and has spawned a classic film and Broadway musical. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, this edition features illustrations by "The New Yorker" artist Burningham.
Review Quotes: There's no improving on perfection--in this case Fleming's adventure story (featuring the unconventional family Pott and their magically refurbished motorcar) with the original, transcendent Burningham illustrations, first published in 1964. The confiding informality of the storyteller's voice; the nonstop and immensely child-pleasing adventures; the spunk of young Jeremy and Jemima; and of course the ingenious personality of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang herself--all combine to make an ideal family read-aloud. This handsome fiftieth-anniversary gift edition is ... so very welcome.
--Horn Book