The Thirteen Clocks Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Lovely childrens book "

" If you don't know what the phrase guggle to zatch means, then this book is for you! Classy, witty, and unconventional, this is Thurber at his best. Find a copy with illustrations by Marc Simont otherwise you'll miss out decidely. "

" I usually like this type of book, but it just didn't capture me. How this can be a book for children is a bit beyond me, but oh well....I'm glad I read it AND glad it wasn't very long.... "

" Thurber has an amazing vocabulary, and I love reading his books just for sheer joy of experiencing what he can do with words. "

" Book 38 of 52 "

" This book is a VERY quick read and I loved every second of it. It's a fairytale told in animated sing song way, playing on words and phrases and making up words in places as well. It's silly, witty, and I plan on reading it to my girls. "

" Very Thurber and a quick read. I love the names he comes up with for all his characters--how they mean something, but at the same time they don't. "

" Fun, very fast read. This was a more traditional fairy tale than I expected, but the writing's great. I enjoyed slipping in and out of rhymes and liked the wordplay. Since The 13 Clocks can practically be read in one sitting, it's worth checking out! "

" wry spry and thoroughly fun. am going to read this to my niece as soon as she's old enough "

" This delightful little book charms me every time I pick it up. Our family has read it aloud a number of times. Thurber's wit and ability with words inspire me as an author and tickle my fancy as a reader. "

" Very sweet and fairytale ish. For younger kids "

" A strange fairy tale. sometimes the story seemed to suddenly fast forward without any notice. "

" We read this with the kids in just two days. It was a fun, fast family read. "

" I was reading this book to my kid, but finished it by myself. It appears in the book "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die". Trust me -- Go ahead and die. You can miss this one. I know Thurber's great, but this book is nonsense, and not in the cool way. "

" Read this as part of the Boxalls list. Not really sure why this is on the 1001 books to read before you die, but it is. A quick read, that struck me as a fairy story. I, (like some other reviewers) suspect I must have missed something...? "

" This whole book was like a poem, very lyrical and fun for younger-than-me people. I liked it, though. "

" I have finally got a chance to read this little delight. I have such a weakness for 'childrens' stories. Maybe it is a sign of never growing up but I just love books like this, especially with such beautiful illustrations. "

" I read this ages ago. Its humor, sarcasm and irony blew me away. Nor really for the small kids; more adult humor! "

" I can't wait to read this book to my kids!! It's everything a fairy tale should be. Loved it. "

" I like The Phantom Tollbooth better. "

" When Neil Gaiman claims that this is the best book ever, you have to at least give it a glance. A wonderful children's book in the spirit of Alice in Wonderland. The wordplay in the book and the illustrations were wonderful... "

" This fairy tale-like story is quite short, but very fun. There's a warm, good princess and a cold, evil duke. A prince in disguise has to win a quest assigned to him by the duke. "

" recommended for any kid, and adult "

" James Thurber is a writer like no other. He is funny, clever and intelligent. This is a kids book really - but fun for all. "

" A once upon a time fairy tale. I enjoyed Thurber's writing!! "

" Satisfying adult fairy tale with interesting word play, hidden poems and great characters. That is one very evil Duke. I liked the Golux, all powerful but with a weak memory. "

" This book should be read aloud to fully enjoy the phrasing and poetic speeches. A fun fairy tale. "

" Fabulous read with the kids! We all loved it...especially the quirky paragraphs here and there with excellent tongue twisters. :-) "

" What a strange little book. It appears to be for children, but it is not. It was rather interesting I must admit. I found it in a library discard pile. "

" I read this when I was kid, and I liked it. I re-read it recently, and I laughed out loud several times. It is very witty and self-aware, and I think it took me an hour or two at most to read. "

" I'm enjoying it. A fun kid's book. "

" My sister loves this. It was not my favorite fairy tale, but amusing. I just was bothered occasionally by having to re-read because of the confusing writing. "