Stardust
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Book Description
Stardust is an utterly charming fairy tale in the tradition of The Princess Bride and The Neverending Story. Neil Gaiman, creator of the darkly elegant Sandman comics and author of The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, tells the story of young Tristran Thorn and his adventures in the land of Faerie. One fateful night, Tristran promises his beloved that he will retrieve a fallen star for her ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Thorndike Press |
Binding | Hardcover (59 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 291 |
ISBN-10 | 0786233575 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0786233571 |
Publication Date | 06/2001 |
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4/5/2011 Laura Clement said: I read this book every year, some times more than once. It is a beautiful tale that sweeps you along with pure joy and character.
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5/14/2009 Sarah Mullen Gilbert said: I actually saw the movie first, unusual for me, and even more unusual, I liked both. The book is an entertaining ride in a world I would love to visit. Another example of characters I wish I could write!
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9/25/2008 celia Leary said: Beautiful, drawing on fairy tales and mythology. Stunningly illustrated. Just gorgeous.
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9/21/2007 j p said:
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A delightful tale by Gaiman that takes various traditional fairy tale motifs and drops them on their head. Gaiman's story about the travels of Yvaine, the fallen star, and Tristram, the young man who finds the star, is a delightful romp through a setting all Gaiman's own. Enjoyable for both adults... more
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