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2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fabulous Young Adult Literature Apr 27, 2007
By Lori Barth
I'm buying 5 copies for young friends. The visual imagry of this story knocked me over. I kept visualizing it as a movie such as the incredible feature length cartoon, Swept Away. Can't wait to pass it on to the young people I know who are passionate about reading! Lori Barth, mother of 5
"Magical Manhattan" is truly magical! Jun 22, 2007
By Diane B. Levy
"Future Librarian"
Magical Manhattan is a truly magical book! In this debut novel, author Gregory Hoffman transforms the city and transports the reader to a world where anything is possible, if you truly believe it can be.
The imagery and descriptions of the characters, the interplay between the children and animals,and the powerful writing all contributed to the success of the story. It is reminiscent of the C.S. Lewis series, "The Chronicles of Narnia". I was immensely impressed with the beauty and honesty of this inspirational tale.
I will definitely be on the lookout for more work from this talented author.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
a wonderful adventure Apr 28, 2007
By beverly hoffman
"almost funnies"
funny on many levels
an urban fantasy with a lot of realism to uncover
looking at the light side of very heavily embedded themes
including capitalism and beaurocracy
mixed in with subtle skewed politics
theres just enough whimsy to keep the kids truly entertained
this book will grow with the reader
as the reader matures and realizes the duality of the meaning of the plot
and the authors quest for enlightenment
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Mystical Journey - Inspiring and Fun Apr 21, 2007
By Leslie A. Hoffman
"teacher/22years"
Outrageously original; Lewis Carroll and Mark Twain are surely hailing this contemporary fantasy all the way from paradise. Young readers will be thrilled and mentored by Sam's daring responses to urban challenges. Where else can you travel via pine tree aircraft or converse with a bear, a bull and an emperor squirrel? Gregory Hoffman's Manhattan glows and breathes from Battery Park to Harlem. I am recommending this novel to all of my students.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
"Magical Manhattan" truly is magical. Apr 25, 2007
By Maxine Leshay
I was swept away by this wonderful story. Gregory Hoffman's book is an allegorical tale filled with life lessons for young and old alike. It's
an inspiring and exciting adventure overflowing with imagery.
"Magical Manhattan" captures the heart of New York and it captured my heart as well.
I am highly recommending this book to all my friends and aquaintances with the caveat to buckle up and then read.
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