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5.0 out of 5 stars Box of Delights, Dec 25 2004

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This review is from: Box of Delights (Paperback)

I can't recommend this book (or the video) highly enough. Book first. It's a brilliant read if you (or your child) like British magical/mystery books or period books. The language is very "gosh Auntie Caroline Louisa, those villians are dastardly), but I rather like that in a book. The book draws on British pagan mythology, as well as Christianity, and the hero is believable and likeable. The whole thing is set at Christmas and would make a nice Christmas present. It was written in the 1930's, and the film of it is lovely to look at. The video is brilliant as well, and sticks very close to the book. The acting in it is of a very high calibre, and while the special effects are sometimes a little hokey, my kids didn't seem to mind. I gave my daughter (9) this for Christmas and it was greeted with much enthusiasm.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read for adults and children alike, April 12 2001

By	Laraine A. Barker "Laraine A Barker" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: BOX OF DELIGHTS (Paperback)

This book is one that should never be allowed to go out of print. Children of today who enjoy fantasy (i.e., Narnia and even Harry Potter) will enjoy The Box of Delights just as much. I can only suppose no publisher has thought to reissue it because the author is long-dead and was more noted as a poet than a children's writer.

The BBC turned it into an excellent 6-part TV series which, although dated in its magical effects, is still extremely enjoyable. The production was also transferred to video tape (about three hours in length) and as far as I know is still available. We had no trouble obtaining our own copy a few years ago, anyway. In our house (where there are no children!) it has been viewed every Christmas ever since it was released on New Zealand television. With its 1930s Christmas setting of the English countryside shrouded in snow (and a wonderful story of villainy outwitted by children) it makes perfect Christmas viewing. But of course the book is always better than the movie! Borrow it from your library if a copy is available there.

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