The Little Prince

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  • November 16, 2013 at 8:45 pm
    Kayla
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    Does anyone know if this is a quality book? I got it at a yard sale for $.05 this morning and it is from 1946.

    The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

    It says it was translated from from French, it seems to be about a boy and his adventures.

    Thanks

    Kayla

    November 16, 2013 at 8:57 pm
    Kayla
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    Ok after further review on amazon, every single person raves about it. As long as it is the older translation by Katharine Woods, which this is. I’m looking forward to reading it.

    November 16, 2013 at 11:17 pm
    petitemom
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    My son read it in French last year, love that book, very nice message.

    November 16, 2013 at 11:30 pm
    clay1416
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    It is my favorite childhood book (just followed by Little Women). I LOVE it 🙂 it is so charming, deep, and it stays with you long after you read it. I was surprised when my sociology professor used it for one of our classes. It is deep (to study it in a college level class) and yet simple (that every child will identify himself with the little prince). I’ll stop now…you can’t tell I like the book, can you 😀

    November 16, 2013 at 11:38 pm
    suzukimom
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    It is a wonderful book. I’ve read it in French and English. Simple, charming, and very, very deep.

    November 17, 2013 at 7:28 pm
    Angelina
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    Anyone have an opinion to share on “ideal” age for this book?

    November 17, 2013 at 7:44 pm
    clay1416
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    I was about 8 when my cousin gave it to me as a present. I felt in love with it instantly.

    November 17, 2013 at 9:04 pm
    Shannon
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    I don’t know how young but it also works for folks up through college and beyond!  I read it in high school and college.  We have a beautiful 50th anniversary edition but I have not considered reading it to my almost 8yos yet bc while it starts very young-child friendly, I felt it got a little harder to follow and understand as you get farther into it.  I should revisit this opinion and see if I still feel that way.  Enjoy!

    November 18, 2013 at 12:00 am
    Kayla
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    Thanks ladies. I knew you would know all about it!

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