Paperback
Alberic the Wise and Other Journeys
By Norton Juster
Three tales of wit and wonder from the children’s classic author of ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’.
Unlikely hero Alberic is on a seemingly endless search for wisdom. He learns much along the way but will his journey ever satisfy him?
In the second tale, a boy is drawn to a mysterious painting of a princess far away who’s left bereft of her kingdom. Can he be the knight in shining armour and win back her lands?
And then meet the richest monarch in the world… and the poorest, as they discover the true worth of wealth.
Fascinating fables from a classic storyteller overflowing with humour and wit.
”Praise for 'The Phantom Tollbooth’:'Think Alice in Wonderland for the modern age. Brilliant.” - Guardian
”'The most unpredictable, the most stimulating children’s book I have read for a very long time. Words, numbers, clichés, proverbs are taken literally, imaginatively or punningly in an enthralling and very funny dazzle of mental fireworks.” - The Sunday Times
”'An altogether remarkable book, one that should delight any bright child, and that will be no burden for a parent to read aloud. Related with unflagging wit and a marvellous sense of the fun to be had with words, this book will be enjoyed by children for years to come.” - Spectator