The Illustrated Anthology of Short Stories

by Étienne Delessert (Illustrator)

Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of skyscrapers and describes some notable examples

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

Reviews

[Pat Marrujo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was an entertaining book, but I am not sure it would appeal that much to the target audience. It tells the story of a boy who proclaims himself a "rebel." He is just what you would expect. Doesn't always do his homework, doesn't listen to his parent and is always hanging out with his dog.

The main plot of the story is that the main character, named Victor Dickens, becomes one with the stories he reads. He and his dog go on adventures together as if they were in the books.

However, I feel this book falls short when it comes to the references included. At one point it references the Black Plague, WWI and Edgar Allen Poe. All three things are probably foreign to a kid and also too dark.

All in all I give the book four stars, because I feel that kids who don't like to read, would like this book. So I think it does it's purpose.

[Keeko · Rating 5 out of 5]

It taps into how kids play and imagine, and it refers to great authors as part of his imaginary adventures, so it plants the seed that great books can be fun, accessible, and enjoyed. I had a good time reading it.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent Book. I love the imagination, I love the Literary References that parents will like as well as kids. The kids is a rebel, and that is all I am going to say!!

[Kris Dersch · Rating 2 out of 5]

Huh? I don't get it?
He's a reluctant reader...who spends all his time locked away in his room reading? And channeling Edgar Allen Poe?
I really don't understand what's going on here. Does he read online? Is that what he's getting flack for? And then his dog comes to school and becomes...a lion?
Either I'm overthinking this or I've missed something because I wanted to like this kid but I totally don't get it. And my own kid peaced out after 4 pages, so I guess this just wasn't for us.

[Rose]

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[Ruth Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everyone thinks Victor hates to read but the truth is that he is a rebel and reads in secret.