The 13 Clocks
by James Thurber, Marc Simont | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0440405823 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0440405823 Global Overview for this book
23 journalers for this copy...
Part parable, part fairy tale and part poem, but filled with a lot of puns and nonsense. An American Classic.
Thanks so much for your donation tabby-cat-owner!
This book is now part of the 1001-library. If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Journal Entry 3 by tabby-cat-owner at As requested in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (4/22/2008 UTC) at As requested in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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mailed to buocl of Medina, Ohio.
I hope you and your son enjoy this book, buocl.
mailed to buocl of Medina, Ohio.
I hope you and your son enjoy this book, buocl.
This came in the mail today, I will read it to Logan after we finish our current book. Flipping through I noticed the dedication, which I love:
To Jap and Helen Gude who have broken more than one spell cast upon the author by a witch or wizard, this book is warmly dedicated.
I look forward to reading this!
To Jap and Helen Gude who have broken more than one spell cast upon the author by a witch or wizard, this book is warmly dedicated.
I look forward to reading this!
This was a great book, I think I enjoyed it even more than The Wonderful O. Thurber has a way with language that is so amusing and poetic. My favorite line is:
The brambles and the thorns grew thick and thicker in a ticking thicket of bickering crickets.
Thank you so much tabby-cat-owner, for making this book available to the library!
The brambles and the thorns grew thick and thicker in a ticking thicket of bickering crickets.
Thank you so much tabby-cat-owner, for making this book available to the library!
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing perryfran:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Released 15 yrs ago (7/26/2008 UTC) at
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In the mail to KaKo27. Enjoy!
In the mail to KaKo27. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 8 by KaKo27 from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 2, 2008
I received the book in the post and I am looking forward to reading it now.
Thank you buocl, for sending it so fast.
Thank you buocl, for sending it so fast.
Journal Entry 9 by KaKo27 from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 1, 2008
What a charming little book! What a way to play with language! What a wicked humour, reminding me a bit of Roald Dahl. I enjoyed it tremendously. The line buocl liked best, belongs to a passage I read a few times, because I simply loved it. I am looking forward to buying it for my daughter, when she will be old enough, but I think anyway, there are different levels of understanding for the different ages.
I can't recommend it enough.
I can't recommend it enough.
Journal Entry 10 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Monday, November 3, 2008
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing KaKo27:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Thanks! Loved reading his other book The Wonderful O, and this looks just as good.
Like any good children's story, there is a dark undertone to Thurber's book. Nothing is clear-cut, which makes it an enjoyable read for children and adults. The seemingly simple story is well-matched by the fab illustrations.
Back to the Library.
Read as part of Librarything's 999 Challenge - Children Category
See here for my 999 Challenge list
Like any good children's story, there is a dark undertone to Thurber's book. Nothing is clear-cut, which makes it an enjoyable read for children and adults. The seemingly simple story is well-matched by the fab illustrations.
Back to the Library.
Read as part of Librarything's 999 Challenge - Children Category
See here for my 999 Challenge list
Journal Entry 12 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Monday, February 16, 2009
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing soffitta1:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
To be sent to Danielle23
Journal Entry 14 by Danielle23 from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Arrived today, thank you soffitta1 xx
Journal Entry 15 by Danielle23 from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Thursday, April 30, 2009
I really enjoyed this book and once started realised I just had to finish it in one sitting. Quite dark but wonderfully funny and amusing.
Thank you for sharing and helping me more with my 1001 challenge, now back to the library.
Thank you for sharing and helping me more with my 1001 challenge, now back to the library.
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing Danielle23:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Journal Entry 17 by Danielle23 at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Friday, August 14, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (8/14/2009 UTC) at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom
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Requested by katrinat so on the way to her now. I hope you enjoy this wonderful little book xx
Requested by katrinat so on the way to her now. I hope you enjoy this wonderful little book xx
Arrived today, I asked for this after seeing it recommended by Neil Gaiman - a fav author
Journal Entry 19 by katrinat from Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Saturday, October 24, 2009
A good little read, read all in one sitting for a blogging read-a-thon. Thanks for sharing
Journal Entry 20 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Sunday, October 25, 2009
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing katrinat:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Trying to get this moving again so putting it in Soffitta1's 1001 VBB
Journal Entry 22 by katrinat at Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Saturday, February 18, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (2/18/2012 UTC) at Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom
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Off to start a new bookring, aim to get this moving on within three weeks as it is a very quick read, as per normal the only real rule is be polite.
The postal list so far - subject to change
saskiasosmile UK/EU pref
Cassiopaeia UK/EU
kingfan30 UK/EU
Simson-Shilitoe France/no postal preferences
Boekentrol Netherlands/EU pref
EmgeeNL Netherlands/EU
ruzena Finland/EU pref
Stoepbrak South Africa/INTL
oppem America/ pref USA
Last person to make avaliable on the 1001 library or to continue its journey to other 1001 library members.
The postal list so far - subject to change
saskiasosmile UK/EU pref
Cassiopaeia UK/EU
kingfan30 UK/EU
Simson-Shilitoe France/no postal preferences
Boekentrol Netherlands/EU pref
EmgeeNL Netherlands/EU
ruzena Finland/EU pref
Stoepbrak South Africa/INTL
oppem America/ pref USA
Last person to make avaliable on the 1001 library or to continue its journey to other 1001 library members.
Journal Entry 23 by katrinat at Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom on Saturday, February 18, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (2/18/2012 UTC) at Southend-on-Sea, Essex United Kingdom
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Usual bookring rules apply, please be polite and aim to keep the book moving within a month of arriving if possible.
POSTAL LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE
saskiasosmile UK/EU pref
Cassiopaeia UK/EU
kingfan30 UK/EU
Simson-Shilitoe France/no postal preferences
Boekentrol Netherlands/EU pref
EmgeeNL Netherlands/EU
lunatum Finland/INTL
Stoepbrak South Africa/INTL
bookowl1000 china/intl
oppem America/ pref USA
Then back to the 1001 library
POSTAL LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE
saskiasosmile UK/EU pref
Cassiopaeia UK/EU
kingfan30 UK/EU
Simson-Shilitoe France/no postal preferences
Boekentrol Netherlands/EU pref
EmgeeNL Netherlands/EU
lunatum Finland/INTL
Stoepbrak South Africa/INTL
bookowl1000 china/intl
oppem America/ pref USA
Then back to the 1001 library
Journal Entry 24 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, February 27, 2012
This is such a great little book. Enjoyed it so much. The playful use of language and what is says in between.
Will go on its way again soon.
Will go on its way again soon.
Journal Entry 25 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (2/28/2012 UTC) at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom
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To the next reader inthis ring: cassiopaeia!
Just arrived, thank you! This will be next up.
Loved this dark little tale. Contacting next in line.
By Royal mail today to kingfan30
Journal Entry 29 by kingfan30 at Corby Glen, Lincolnshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Book has arrived safe and sound, I will get to it as soon as I can, thanks for sharing :)
25 March 11 - I'm not sure about this book. Its a very simple story and I read it one sitting. On the one hand its a good old fashioned fairy tale, a princess under a spell, and evil duke and a prince. On the other I felt the charters were lacking something but I can't put my finger on it.
I like the made up words - "He'll slit you from your guggle to your zatch, from here to here" He touched the minstrel's stomach and his throat. and I liked it when the words rhymed, but this did not happen often enough for my liking. Maybe I'm being too harsh for a book aimed at children, the illustrations are lovely though.
25 March 11 - I'm not sure about this book. Its a very simple story and I read it one sitting. On the one hand its a good old fashioned fairy tale, a princess under a spell, and evil duke and a prince. On the other I felt the charters were lacking something but I can't put my finger on it.
I like the made up words - "He'll slit you from your guggle to your zatch, from here to here" He touched the minstrel's stomach and his throat. and I liked it when the words rhymed, but this did not happen often enough for my liking. Maybe I'm being too harsh for a book aimed at children, the illustrations are lovely though.
Released 12 yrs ago (3/27/2012 UTC) at Corby Glen, Lincolnshire United Kingdom
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On it's way to the next reader :)
Journal Entry 31 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Monday, April 2, 2012
The book arrived safe and sound in today`s mail and I will read it at the following long / Easter weekend.
Thank you, katrinat, for including me in this bookring.
And thank you, kingfan30, for another posted book.
Thank you, katrinat, for including me in this bookring.
And thank you, kingfan30, for another posted book.
Journal Entry 32 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Monday, April 9, 2012
It's hard to categorize "The Thirteen Clocks" - is it a children's fairy tale? A book for grown-ups? Who cares? Readers from 5 to 95 will enjoy this wonderful book.
In summary form, "The Thirteen Clocks" - is a song weaving bits of alliteration, near-poetic description, and humor - will almost certainly come across as a clever but fairly conventional fairy tale, populated by amusing variants of the archetypal beautiful princess, wicked Duke, and poor-hero-who-isn't-what-he-seems.
This is unfortunate, because while all of these characters are great fun, the real hero of this little book is the English language.
Few authors are as skilled as Thurber when it comes to playing with words, and in "The Thirteen Clocks," verbal gems pop out of almost every page. Moreover, when it comes to making up new words for comedic or literary effect, only Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" does it better.
This is definitely an all-ages book.
Posting to "Boekentrol" in the Netherlands as soon as I get an postal address.
In summary form, "The Thirteen Clocks" - is a song weaving bits of alliteration, near-poetic description, and humor - will almost certainly come across as a clever but fairly conventional fairy tale, populated by amusing variants of the archetypal beautiful princess, wicked Duke, and poor-hero-who-isn't-what-he-seems.
This is unfortunate, because while all of these characters are great fun, the real hero of this little book is the English language.
Few authors are as skilled as Thurber when it comes to playing with words, and in "The Thirteen Clocks," verbal gems pop out of almost every page. Moreover, when it comes to making up new words for comedic or literary effect, only Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" does it better.
This is definitely an all-ages book.
Posting to "Boekentrol" in the Netherlands as soon as I get an postal address.
Journal Entry 33 by Simson-Shilitoe at Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (4/11/2012 UTC) at Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany
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Posted to Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. Happy journey and happy reading!
Journal Entry 34 by Boekentrol at Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Thank you, Simson-Shilitoe, for sending this little book to me and including Himbeer-Chokolade & a nice postcard :-) Very much appreciated!!
And thanks to katrinat for sending it out on a journey again :-)
I look forward to reading this book very much. I don't think it'll rest here long. I'll be back ;-)
And thanks to katrinat for sending it out on a journey again :-)
I look forward to reading this book very much. I don't think it'll rest here long. I'll be back ;-)
Journal Entry 35 by Boekentrol at Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, April 26, 2012
I loved this little book :-)
As a child, I read a lot of fairy tales, just because I loved them so much. This book for me is a fairy tale with something extra. It felt, when reading, like the sentences had a kind of rhythm, almost like reading a poem. I loved it.
Despite it was a quick and easy read, it brought back a lot of good memories.
I forgot to add something, so: ETA
But, for some reason I am not so impressed by this story as I was with the fairy tales I read when I was young. Maybe it is becasue I've grown up, have read an such awful lot in the meantime that no book like this one can surprise me anymore. Or maybe it is, because the characters were not so convincing? Apart from the Golux it felt like they were kind of flat.
It'll go on to the next reader very soon :-)
As a child, I read a lot of fairy tales, just because I loved them so much. This book for me is a fairy tale with something extra. It felt, when reading, like the sentences had a kind of rhythm, almost like reading a poem. I loved it.
Despite it was a quick and easy read, it brought back a lot of good memories.
I forgot to add something, so: ETA
But, for some reason I am not so impressed by this story as I was with the fairy tales I read when I was young. Maybe it is becasue I've grown up, have read an such awful lot in the meantime that no book like this one can surprise me anymore. Or maybe it is, because the characters were not so convincing? Apart from the Golux it felt like they were kind of flat.
It'll go on to the next reader very soon :-)
Journal Entry 36 by Boekentrol at Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (4/27/2012 UTC) at Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands
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And on its way it goes again.
Safe travels, little book & happy reading, EmgeeNL!
Safe travels, little book & happy reading, EmgeeNL!
The book was waiting for me in the mailbox when I returned from a short vacation. Thanks to Boekentrol for sending it and thanks to Katrinat for turning this book into a ring.
This is quite a fast and entertaining read.
Lunatum asked to be skipped so I send a message to Stoepbrak asking for their address. As soon as I have it I will pass it along.
Lunatum asked to be skipped so I send a message to Stoepbrak asking for their address. As soon as I have it I will pass it along.
The book arrived safely. Thanks for passing it on, EmgeeNL!I should get to it soon.
This is what the book's cover looks like.
Great little book! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It takes skill to play with words and ideas in a way that will keep young listeners spellbound while entralling adult readers. I enjoyed Golux especially.Marc Simont's many illustrations are delightful.
Thanks for donating the book to the library, tabby-cat-owner, and for organising the ray, katrinat.
Released 11 yrs ago (5/31/2012 UTC) at Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
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The book is on its way to China. I posted it earlier today, opting for surface mail. Quite often a registered package like this gets lucky and is included with items dispatched by airmail. Only time will tell.
International tracking number: RJ009651247ZA
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Book was waiting for me when I got back from holiday. However, I am only home for a day before heading off to backpack around Yunnan Province for 3 weeks.
As the book is so lightweight I did consider taking it with me and trying to find a post office somewhere on my travels. However, I do rough it while back packing so there is too big a risk of it being bashed, battered or getting wet. I will keep it until my return.
Thanks for sending it my way.
As the book is so lightweight I did consider taking it with me and trying to find a post office somewhere on my travels. However, I do rough it while back packing so there is too big a risk of it being bashed, battered or getting wet. I will keep it until my return.
Thanks for sending it my way.
I got back from my travels with the intention of getting the book moving as quickly as possible when I discovered the sad news of oppems passing. I told katrinat that I am now at the end of the line, I would relist it with the library when finished. THen the book went into a box as I had only a few days to pack and move apartments before restarting at work.
I have finally finished unpacking all my boxes and got a chance to read this little delight. I have such a weakness for 'childrens' stories. Maybe it is a sign of never growing up but I just love books like this, especially with such beautiful illustrations.
The book has a home on my bookshelf until requested from the library.
book details: paperback, 138g, 13cm x 19.5cm x 0.8cm
I have finally finished unpacking all my boxes and got a chance to read this little delight. I have such a weakness for 'childrens' stories. Maybe it is a sign of never growing up but I just love books like this, especially with such beautiful illustrations.
The book has a home on my bookshelf until requested from the library.
book details: paperback, 138g, 13cm x 19.5cm x 0.8cm
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing bookowl1000:)If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
The book has arrived in Germany now. Thank you. I'm really looking forward to reading this long time traveler ;-)
I read this straight away last night and really enjoyed it. A wonderful little book. Thank you for passing it on.
edit 15 January 2015: This book will continue its journey as a BookRay.
Participants:
tiger-kuh-katze (Germany; national shipping)
Dani75 (Germany; Int'l shipping)
sarahmangan (UK; Int'l shipping)
Tanamo (UK; EU shipping)
I read this straight away last night and really enjoyed it. A wonderful little book. Thank you for passing it on.
edit 15 January 2015: This book will continue its journey as a BookRay.
Participants:
tiger-kuh-katze (Germany; national shipping)
Dani75 (Germany; Int'l shipping)
sarahmangan (UK; Int'l shipping)
Tanamo (UK; EU shipping)
And off it goes again!
Journal Entry 47 by tiger-kuh-katze at Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany on Saturday, February 7, 2015
a well travelled little book arrived safely this morning and i am looking forward to a nice short reading session..
thanks a lot!
thanks a lot!
Journal Entry 48 by tiger-kuh-katze at Hannover, Niedersachsen Germany on Saturday, February 21, 2015
read and re-read..
i love puns, word games and i like alliterations!
almost everything has already been said...
address has been asked for, but a little bit of patience is needed,
since at the moment i am without my bike and
therefore more or less held captive in my flat.
i love puns, word games and i like alliterations!
almost everything has already been said...
address has been asked for, but a little bit of patience is needed,
since at the moment i am without my bike and
therefore more or less held captive in my flat.
ardik hat gestern dankenswerterweise einen Stapel Büchersendungen
für mich zur Post gebracht..
u a dieses zusammen mit "haunted bookshop" an dani75...
wünsche viel vergnügen!
für mich zur Post gebracht..
u a dieses zusammen mit "haunted bookshop" an dani75...
wünsche viel vergnügen!
"The 13 clocks" are now with me and will of course be read next :)
A wonderfully told story! Even as an adult I enjoyed reading it and I loved how James Thurber plays with words. It was dark and funny like a proper fairy tale should be :)
Journal Entry 52 by Dani75 at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Released 9 yrs ago (4/15/2015 UTC) at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany
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The little book is now on the way to sarahmangan by mail - happy travelling :)
Journal Entry 53 by sarahmangan at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 28, 2015
This arrived today - thanks so much for sending it on to me. :)
Journal Entry 54 by sarahmangan at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, May 14, 2015
I really loved this - thanks for sharing it with me. The dark humour and playfulness with language really gripped me & I loved the character of the Golux. Only given it 9 instead of 10 stars though as I was a bit disappointed in Saralinda - she was a bit boring compared to the other characters!
Book has arrived here safely.
This book was fine and dandy
It sure beats sugar candy
Now I'm done
One thousand and one
Books will have it handy
It sure beats sugar candy
Now I'm done
One thousand and one
Books will have it handy
Mailed to another bookcrosser.
Arrived safe and sound! Thanks, Tanamo, for granting me this wish. :)
A fast read, a quirky fairytale with lots of word play and weirdness. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
This book will be on its way to Nepal shortly. It will become a part of a physical library in an orphanage and therewith ceize to be a part of the 1001-library.
Finally on its way to Nepal.
Another weirdish book, but not quite as weird as the Dahls it's travelling with. Enojy! :)
Another weirdish book, but not quite as weird as the Dahls it's travelling with. Enojy! :)
Journal Entry 62 by 
ApoloniaX
at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Thursday, October 27, 2016
ApoloniaX at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Thursday, October 27, 2016
Thank you so much for sending this well-travelled book to Nepal. I'll soon pass it on to the kids from Shangri-La Orphanage Home for their library. I need to show this JE to the kids, I bet they will enjoy finding out where this little book has been...
Journal Entry 63 by ApoloniaX at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Sunday, November 20, 2016
ApoloniaX at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Sunday, November 20, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (11/21/2016 UTC) at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal
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Change of plans: given to Shangri-La International School for the library, so the book gets the chance to be read by more children (including the orphanage kids).
About 500 students attend this school on the edge of the Kathmandu valley, many are from underpriviledged families and get scholarships from our organisation, otherwise a good education would not be possible for them. The children of Shangri-La Orphanage Home also attend SIS.
About 500 students attend this school on the edge of the Kathmandu valley, many are from underpriviledged families and get scholarships from our organisation, otherwise a good education would not be possible for them. The children of Shangri-La Orphanage Home also attend SIS.
Journal Entry 64 by 
AnonymousFinder
at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Monday, November 21, 2016
AnonymousFinder at Lalitpur, Bagmati (incl. Kathmandu Valley) Nepal on Monday, November 21, 2016
Thank you!!!
This book is part of the SIS library now.
This book is part of the SIS library now.
