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Moers, Walter

The City of Dreaming Books

464 pp. | Overlook | September, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58567-899-0 $26.95
(4) 4-6 Translated by John Brownjohn. Aspiring author Optimus Yarnspinner (a dinosaur) journeys to the city of Bookholm. Seeking the author of a certain perfect manuscript, he discovers wondrous books, countless dangers, unsavory characters, and inspiration. The story's erratic pacing and adult-oriented references make the audience difficult to discern, but the humor and appealingly dark and creepy line drawings may win Optimus some fellow adventurers.
Reviewer: Becca Schaffner

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