Itemize Based On Books The Night of Wishes
| Title | : | The Night of Wishes |
| Author | : | Michael Ende |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 216 pages |
| Published | : | April 17th 1995 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (first published 1989) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. European Literature. German Literature. Fiction |
Michael Ende
Paperback | Pages: 216 pages Rating: 4.12 | 5881 Users | 242 Reviews
Description Concering Books The Night of Wishes
On New Year's Eve, Maledictus Maggot, legal officer of His Excellency the Minister of Pitch Darkness, arrives in the laboratory of Shadow Sorcery Minister Beelzebub Preposteror, to remind Beelzebub that he's behind on his contract to wreak havoc on the world, and that if he does not make good before midnight he'll be foreclose...I didn't get to read this one as a child, I was well into my adult days when I got my hands on it. Why do I mention this? Because the child in me is still angry she didn't get to read this and enjoy it how only children can.
In this book, Ende brews a potent dose of comic fantasy. The story bubbles thanks to the mischievous wordplay, splashing fun with comical incidents, and has been spiked with just the right dose of verse to make children laugh without annoying the parents who may be reading to them. It's true that at times the prose, perhaps because of the translation from the German, is not always graceful, but the sheer momentum of the plot and the raw power of Ende's inventiveness suffice to carry readers all the way through this extravaganza.
The two main characters are animals, a cat -Mauricio- and a bald crow -Jacob- who are both pets of evil masters, the Sorcerer Beelzebub and the witch Tyrannia Vampirella.
This is a fun book with enough of the real world in it to also make it significant in helping children see their surroundings with wiser eyes.
Present Books Supposing The Night of Wishes
| Original Title: | Der satanarchäolügenialkohöllische Wunschpunsch |
| ISBN: | 0374455031 (ISBN13: 9780374455033) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Preis der Leseratten des ZDF (1989) |
Rating Based On Books The Night of Wishes
Ratings: 4.12 From 5881 Users | 242 ReviewsJudge Based On Books The Night of Wishes
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.4This was a delightful little story! What I like the most about it is that it not only takes place during almost exactly seven hours, but also makes sure to keep you updated on what time it is in the story, so that you have the option of reading it in real time (like I did).
One of my all time childhood favs
There is a chance I would have liked this when I was a kid, but adult-me was not amused.
On New Year's Eve, Maledictus Maggot, legal officer of His Excellency the Minister of Pitch Darkness, arrives in the laboratory of Shadow Sorcery Minister Beelzebub Preposteror, to remind Beelzebub that he's behind on his contract to wreak havoc on the world, and that if he does not make good before midnight he'll be foreclose...I didn't get to read this one as a child, I was well into my adult days when I got my hands on it. Why do I mention this? Because the child in me is still angry she
On New Year's Eve, Maledictus Maggot, legal officer of His Excellency the Minister of Pitch Darkness, arrives in the laboratory of Shadow Sorcery Minister Beelzebub Preposteror, to remind Beelzebub that he's behind on his contract to wreak havoc on the world, and that if he does not make good before midnight he'll be foreclose...I didn't get to read this one as a child, I was well into my adult days when I got my hands on it. Why do I mention this? Because the child in me is still angry she
4.5*This is well written and intelligent.Michael Ende was truly woke.Of course it's best to read this at New Year's Eve.
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