The Genie of Sutton Place

by George Selden
The Genie of Sutton Place
published
1994 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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binding
Paperback, 192 pages

isbn
0374425302   (isbn13: 9780374425302)

description
A young boy recounts the events of the summer when he had the services of an Arabian genie at his disposal.





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Gloria
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03/28/08

Read in March, 2008
As a child, I *adored* _The Cricket in Times Square_, and so when I saw this book in the clearance section of a book store, I was intrigued; I had never heard of this book by George Selden.

I stayed up to read it in one sitting, and I wasn't disappointed. Like _The Cricket in Times Square_ the book is situated in New York City where all sorts of things are both possible and plausible. With that said, the story of Dooley, Sam and Tim is truly wonderful, optimistic and affirming about the natur...more
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Steph
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07/23/08

Read in January, 1984
I read this book over and over when I was a child. It was magical.
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lola
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01/23/08

bookshelves: children
really cute and funny book. my kids enjoyed it a lot.
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Andrea
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03/13/08

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Darren
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bookshelves: for-grace
Has a copy to sell/swap

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12/11/07

Read in December, 2007

Chris
12/03/07

bookshelves: fi-recommends
Read in January, 1973

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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 4.25 (12 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.18 (11 ratings)
number of reviews: 3







other editions

The genie of Sutton Place (hardcover)
Genie of Sutton Place (Hardcover)
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