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| Original Title: | A barrel of laughs, a vale of tears. |
| ISBN: | 0062059262 (ISBN13: 9780062059260) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Jules Feiffer
Paperback | Pages: 192 pages Rating: 4.32 | 790 Users | 99 Reviews
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Fondly known to my friends and me as the "Roger Book," this book has quickly become a favorite not only with me, but also with my friends, my family and my sixth grade students. It follows Prince Roger through his quest to find he doesn't know what, he doesn't know where, and he'll only know he has found it when neither of them are laughing. However, even if Roger is not laughing, the reader definitely will be.This book is a delightfully engaging story which works amazingly well as a read-aloud. When used in the classroom, it provides wonderful opportunities for discussing various elements of story, plot, and figurative language, as well as providing discussion about friendship, love, and life.
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| Title | : | A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears |
| Author | : | Jules Feiffer |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 192 pages |
| Published | : | March 7th 1998 by HarperCollins (first published September 1st 1995) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Humor. Fiction. Young Adult. Childrens. Middle Grade |
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Ratings: 4.32 From 790 Users | 99 ReviewsWrite Up About Books A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears
When I was about 10, my mom came home with a book that was just for me, no sharing required. And it changed my life, because I literally fell off the bed laughing.I didn't know books could do that.Anyways, recently bought a copy for a reread to see how it holds up. Still amusing, but I didn't fall off the bed this time.A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears is about a prince who makes everyone laugh so hard he's basically useless. To cure him of this, the local wizard kicks him out on a quest. TheI read this with my 10 & 8 year olds and we all loved it. It is a very fun book. It is unique in that the author is a presence in the book. It will make you laugh.
One of my favorite books ever since the first time I read it. This is a children's book and an adult's book, just like many others. Winnie the Pooh, anyone?Roger has an unusual effect on people. Everyone within a hundred yards of him can't help but laugh. This creates a lot of problems for him -- or rather, the people around him. Roger learns to take life seriously and figures out what's important.And this is pretty much the best book ever!I recommend it to absolutely, positively everyone.Enjoy!
Amazing illustrations by Jules Feiffer (illustrator of the iconic Phantom Tollbooth) and interesting characters that break gender stereotypes. Feiffer often steps out of or across traditional narrative boundaries, which would probably blow a child's mind and isn't even done enough in literature (similar to Italo Calvino's "If On A Winter's Night A Traveler"). Fun to read aloud. It could be repetitive or slow for adults at times, but highly recommended for kids!
Meh. We listened to 2/3 of the audiobook and gave up. Too much laughing in the story and not enough by us. It also had a convoluted, slow plot. In other words, BORING!!! Sorry to those who loved it.
Fondly known to my friends and me as the "Roger Book," this book has quickly become a favorite not only with me, but also with my friends, my family and my sixth grade students. It follows Prince Roger through his quest to find he doesn't know what, he doesn't know where, and he'll only know he has found it when neither of them are laughing. However, even if Roger is not laughing, the reader definitely will be. This book is a delightfully engaging story which works amazingly well as a
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