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The Night of Wishes (Paperback)

by Michael Ende (Author), Rick Takvorian (Translator), Heike Schwarzhauer (Translator)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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PW dubbed this "a potent dose of comic fantasy, bubbling over with clever wordplay and slapstick incidents, and spiked with verse." Ages 10-up.
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"A comic adventure spiced with rambunctious wordplay. . .Clever and highly imaginative."-Pointer, Kirkus Reviews

"Refreshing and irreverent and silly." --The New York Times Book Review
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2.0 out of 5 stars It was alright, May 19 2003
By Adam Charles Roberts (Forest Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews
It seemed like it was a shallower version of a Dr. Seuss book. I thought it was going to be more imaginative than it was. ...and I don't think it holds that high a place, especially compared to all the other books that Ende has written. It seemed that he pushed this book out too fast and didn't take enough time with it. Or it is totally just a children's book, only for children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically Twisted!, Oct 20 2002
I love this story both for its uniqueness and darkness. Everything about it is infinitely creative and original, from the thumb-striking clock that marks the passage of time with an "ouch" instead of the same old "cuckoo," to the fantastically twisted characters. However, this is not really a book for children. I think it is best read by teens and adults, (or mature younger readers!) The story involves two wicked individuals working for the Devil Himself to destroy the world. There is still hope though, in two raggedy animals who have just one night to foil their masters' plans! For an extra fun experience, I suggest you read this book in real time. It takes place in the course of that single evening, and there is even a clock every few pages to let you know how much time remains! If you crave dark stuff, or just enjoy really original stories, you'll fall in love with THE NIGHT OF WISHES!
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5.0 out of 5 stars How couldn't you like this?, Aug 30 2001
By "cocow182" (Davis, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
This book is awsome and keeps you wanting to read. A true page turner, alot better than the Never Ending story!
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1.0 out of 5 stars An alternative point of view
Can I give it less than 1 star? After reading Ende's Neverending Story I was eager to read Night of Wishes. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
This is a clever parable written by an engaging author. Ende's mischevous sense of humour shines through even in translation and the antics of the cat and the raven ironically... Read more
Published on Nov 21 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - but read the original!
This is my favorite book since I've read it 5 years ago. The cat (a little dumb) und the always so pessimistic raven are well worked-out caracters and I really love them... Read more
Published on Oct 20 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
This was a good book. I loved every part of it. There are no parts that were better than the rest, although the whole book was remarkably good, and there were no complaints.
Published on Aug 30 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Opens New Demensions in Reading!
This book has many detailed descriptions to the potion ingredient and to the description of the night sky. Read more
Published on Aug 17 1998

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