Denise V. (denisei) reviewed Bed-Knob and Broomstick (A Combined Edition of: "The Magic Bed-Knob" and "Bonfires and Broomsticks") on + 32 more book reviews
well...with all the great kids' books out there today, this one falls way short in my opinion.
I bought this for my daughter, but I like to read her books first to make sure they're appropriate. I'm glad I did, as I am not planning on giving it to her now.
First thing I didn't like was the language was so antiquated I can't imagine my 8 year old would understand many of the expressions and references. And I really didn't like when the kids ask Ms. Price if they could wish to have a slave. Parts are a bit scary (putting a guy to burn at the stake, for example) and I doubt my girls would know what cannibals are (lucky me, our generation had Gilligan's Island to teach us those things. lol)
I would suggest this book for adults looking to re-read books from their own childhood, but for kids' books where they travel to other places and times, you just can't beat the Magic Treehouse series.
I bought this for my daughter, but I like to read her books first to make sure they're appropriate. I'm glad I did, as I am not planning on giving it to her now.
First thing I didn't like was the language was so antiquated I can't imagine my 8 year old would understand many of the expressions and references. And I really didn't like when the kids ask Ms. Price if they could wish to have a slave. Parts are a bit scary (putting a guy to burn at the stake, for example) and I doubt my girls would know what cannibals are (lucky me, our generation had Gilligan's Island to teach us those things. lol)
I would suggest this book for adults looking to re-read books from their own childhood, but for kids' books where they travel to other places and times, you just can't beat the Magic Treehouse series.
Larissa D. (crazydougmom) reviewed Bed-Knob and Broomstick (A Combined Edition of: "The Magic Bed-Knob" and "Bonfires and Broomsticks") on + 23 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book, although my copy is from the 70's it is very engaging and very imaginative. Not really like the movie, although I loved both for different reasons! But a good read for little boys and girls of 9-12. Truly a keeper!
