The classic story about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability is "a dramatic retelling of an old Chinese tale." (The New York Public Library)." . . . when Bishop makes the tall brother stretch, the sea-swallower work, or the robust one hold his breath, young children will laugh and laugh."--"New York Herald Tribune Books." Full color.
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The classic story about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability is "a dramatic retelling of an old Chinese tale." (The New York Public Library)." . . . when Bishop makes the tall brother stretch, the sea-swallower work, or the robust one hold his breath, young children will laugh and laugh."--"New York Herald Tribune Books." Full color.
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Seller's Description:
Wiese, Kurt. Good in very good dust jacket. Light amount of shelfwear on DJ, light stain on pages 1-2, otherwise clean with no markings. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. Audience: Children/juvenile. Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual qualities. **If you have any queries about this book, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@ravenbooks. ie**
Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published:
1938
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17948334734
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Wiese, Kurt. Fine. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published:
1938
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17947750605
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Seller's Description:
Wiese, Kurt. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
I remember this book from childhood. It had left an impression upon my memory all these years. An interesting plot and conclusion.
Nicholas8162
Nov 6, 2008
5 stars for 5 brothers
This was my favorite book as a child. i recommend it to everyone with little kids. An altime favorite!
Selina
Oct 2, 2007
A favorite
This was my favorite book as a kid and I still keep my battered copy on my book shelf. This is a fun and entertaining book. Despite the fact a boy dies and the one brother is to be exicuted for the crime this is not a scary book. It really wasn't the first brother's fault. He can swallow the ocean, but only for a short time. The boy refused to come back and the brother could not keep the ocean in his mouth.
This is a great book on the importance of family. It is up the the brothers to save the first brother from exicution. Their odd talents save the day.
The illustrations are cute and drawn with light humor.
