- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Middle Grade (Mar 2 1983)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0064401332
- ISBN-13: 978-0064401333
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13.2 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 172 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,321,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Five mysterious cards ...
When Eddy Hall receives five cards for his stereoscope, he and his sister, Eleanor, can't wait to see what exotic places they reveal-maybe Stonehenge, or a centuries-old European cathedral. But instead, when they look through the stereoscope, Eddy and Eleanor see some very strange things. An odd-looking rope hangs from the sky down into every picture. A marmalade-colored cat that looks suspiciously like Herm, the family cat, also appears. And one picture looks like the front hall of their very own house! The images seem to be almost real, not just three-dimensional illusions. All it will take is one little tug on that rope to find out for sure....
About the Author
Born in Boston Massachusetts, Jane Langton studied astronomy at Wellesley College and the University of Michigan and did graduate work in art history at the University of Michigan and Radcliffe College. She is the author of several books for young people, including five other books in the Hall Family Chronicles: The Diamond in the Window, The Astonishing Stereoscope, the Newbery Honor Book The Fledgling, The Fragile Flag, and The Time Bike. Ms. Langton lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my most favorite books,
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This review is from: The Astonishing Stereoscope (Paperback)
Stereoscope was given to me as a gift when I was 10 years old (back in 1971). I thought "oh great, a book. :(" It sat unread for a few months, but one bored day I picked it up and couldn't put it down. Over the past 30 years I have read it again and again and come to realize how profoundly this book influenced my thinking about the natural world, religion, and our role as human beings. I kid you not.This is a delightful book that you really should buy for your favorite 10 year old.
4.0 out of 5 stars
3rd in the series, but can be read on its own.,
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This review is from: The Astonishing Stereoscope (Paperback)
I know that because I read it before I read THE DIAMOND IN THE WINDOW or THE SWING IN THE SUMMERHOUSE. I enjoyed reading my library's copy so much that I bought the book the first chance I got. The stereoscope seems to have been an early version of the Viewmaster. This one is astonishing because it's another magical gift from Prince Krishna. Eddy and his older sister, Eleanor, don't just get to see 3-D views -- they can enter them to have adventures, such as meeting some of their ancestors from Puritan days. Herman the Crazy Cat shows the way. Eddy and Eleanor need the distraction because they both feel very guilty about the accident to their Uncle Fred's student, John Green. John is in a coma and Uncle Fred has to take out a loan to pay the hospital bills. Mr. Preek the banker and his secretary, Miss Prawn, are so happy. They're sure that they will be able to foreclose on the loan. Then they can finally destroy the Halls' fancy old house that they hate so much. Besides, Miss Prawn wants some of the Halls' antiques to sell. Will Eleanor and Eddy rescue their cat from being trapped in the stereoscope? Will they be able to prevent a human sacrifice in one of their adventures? Will Prince Krishna's potted palm wander the universe forever? Will John ever come out of his coma? Will the Hall family lose their home? By the way, the hot air balloon on the cover really is in the book. It's part of a guided tour that's the most astonishing view the stereoscope has.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
3rd in the series, but can be read on its own.,
By Ann E. Nichols - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Astonishing Stereoscope (Paperback)
I know that because I read it before I read THE DIAMOND IN THE WINDOW or THE SWING IN THE SUMMERHOUSE. I enjoyed reading my library's copy so much that I bought the book the first chance I got. The stereoscope seems to have been an early version of the Viewmaster. This one is astonishing because it's another magical gift from Prince Krishna. Eddy and his older sister, Eleanor, don't just get to see 3-D views -- they can enter them to have adventures, such as meeting some of their ancestors from Puritan days. Herman the Crazy Cat shows the way. Eddy and Eleanor need the distraction because they both feel very guilty about the accident to their Uncle Fred's student, John Green. John is in a coma and Uncle Fred has to take out a loan to pay the hospital bills. Mr. Preek the banker and his secretary, Miss Prawn, are so happy. They're sure that they will be able to foreclose on the loan. Then they can finally destroy the Halls' fancy old house that they hate so much. Besides, Miss Prawn wants some of the Halls' antiques to sell. Will Eleanor and Eddy rescue their cat from being trapped in the stereoscope? Will they be able to prevent a human sacrifice in one of their adventures? Will Prince Krishna's potted palm wander the universe forever? Will John ever come out of his coma? Will the Hall family lose their home? By the way, the hot air balloon on the cover really is in the book. It's part of a guided tour that's the most astonishing view the stereoscope has. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my most favorite books,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Astonishing Stereoscope (Paperback)
Stereoscope was given to me as a gift when I was 10 years old (back in 1971). I thought "oh great, a book. :(" It sat unread for a few months, but one bored day I picked it up and couldn't put it down. Over the past 30 years I have read it again and again and come to realize how profoundly this book influenced my thinking about the natural world, religion, and our role as human beings. I kid you not.This is a delightful book that you really should buy for your favorite 10 year old. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Seeking the Sources of Magic and Faith,
By Gale Finlayson "PLUME45" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Astonishing Stereoscope (Paperback)
Continuing the Hall family fantasies this book focuses on the surrealistic adventures of the red-headed siblings, Eleanor and Eddy--with a little help from younger cousin, Georgie, and their crazy cat, Herm. Readers return to the dilapidated house at #40 Walden Street in historical Concord, MA, where Uncle Freddy, the absent-minded professor, runs a School for Transcendental Studies.This series of adventures is launched by the arrival of special gifts from an Indian magician-friend of the family, the ubiquitous Prince Krishna: a charming kaleidoscope for Georgie and an astonishing stereoscope for the older kids. This old-fashioned stereopticon comes complete with five sepia-toned cards for amazing viewing, which whisk the surprised travelers through time and space. Of course the deadly duo of Mr. Preek and Miss Prawn lurks around the corner, waiting to stalk and harass the family. When a college student-resident falls off the roof and lies unconscious for months in a hospital--with mounting bills--the entire family is plunged into despair and forced to seek desperate measures. Both Eleanor and Eddy privately blame themselves for John's accident and vow to change their lifestyle in order to manipulate Fate. Despite the cute and enjoyable aspects of this story Langton presents many serious themes: comparative religions, man's role on earth and in the universe, introducing questions of personal guilt and one's attitude toward God. Just who is the mysterious, unseen photographer who transports them back home in a Flash, after each adventure? Like the quaint stereopticon with its two sets of almost identical cards, are there two ways to view the world? Are you brave enough to pull the tantalzying rope which hangs from the balloon's basket? A cute tale for kids 10 -15. |
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