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A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears
A Barrel of Laughs A Vale of Tears
Author: Jules Feiffer
A prince who makes everyone laugh is sent on a quest to turn him into a person worthy of being a king, but he gets everything wrong except for the meaning of life.
ISBN-13: 9780062059260
ISBN-10: 0062059262
Publication Date: 4/30/1998
Pages: 192
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This story is what a quest tale should be. Good humored Prince Roger has the gift of making people laugh with his mere prescence, but this gift is not conductive to building relationships, much less running a kingdom. So Roger is sent out on a quest where he learns about relating to others in a very real way. Quirky humor and profound. Language is suitible for older children and adults who still enjoy a good tale or for reading outloud to younger kids as a bedtime story.
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Interesting book, quirky. I thought it was good, but it is not of the ilk that my 9 YO would enjoy, so I'll let someone else read it for now~ I need the space on my shelves. :)
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This book is hilarious and very clever. It is enjoyable for upper elementary kids through adults. I read it for the first time in college, while my friend who recommended it has had it since she was a child. We both love it.


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