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Summary: The original version of "The Parent Trap", before disney!
Review: Erich Kastner is an extra ordinary writer. His books are the perfect books for children. I am sorry that some of his books such as "The Flying Classroom" have not been translated or published in English. Read him, he is great! Wunderbahr!
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Summary: A great read-aloud book
Review: I first discovered this book whilst searching for novels to serial-read to my class (I am a primary school teacher.) Having seen the original 'Parent Trap' and read 'Emil' as a boy, I felt Lottie and Lisa would be good to try. With one exception (a class containing mostly angry, macho boys), all my classes have enjoyed it, even loved it. Most children have seen the Parent Trap (sadly, most never saw the Hayley Mills version), and they are intrigued by the comparison in plots and characterisation. The reference to Shirley Temple and the double standards of American censorship at the time leave them puzzled, as does the excitement at the prospect that, when the busload of new girls arrives at the holiday home, 'one of them might have a ball (to play with'). Explaining to them that this book was written shortly after WW2 when toys were in short supply in Germany, helps them understand. WARNING: Any teacher reading this to a class of 8-12 year olds, be ready - Chapter 9 is an emotional minefield: I've noticed my voice getting shaky towards the end of it. Just letting you know.
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Summary: I am SO STUPID
Review: I read this book as a ten-year old and it stuck with me for what has been the next seventeen years. Warm, wonderful, very charming. The ORIGINAL, BEST and should have been the ONLY version of the Parent Trap. I wish I had known that this book would be largely forgotten, I would have held on to my copy to share with my own kids.
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I read this book many, many years ago as I am 32 years old now, and havent forgot about! I have a daughter who is 10 years old, and cant wait to share it with her. This book has stuck with me for years!!! I would highly recommend this book to anyone!!! Such a great story!
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Summary: The Book Deserves Place in Children's Classic Literature
Review: This was my favorite book as a child (and avid fiction reader). I read it several times at different ages and was always fascinated with the concept of separated twins finding each other. Now I'm hoping to locate a copy in order to share the story and illustrations with my own children. It's delightful, with an "old world" quality to it that's different from Disney's "The Parent Trap".
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