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Dec 22, 2015mogie rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I remember having this book read to the class in grade 2 and not enjoying it. I was actually surprised when they made a movie based on it. Then, I re-read it as an adult. I realized then that even at 7 I had no patience for flights of fancy. The book was too unrealistic for me at that age, I must have been a staunch realist. How did he sail for so long yet his dinner was still warm?! Also, as a kid I l remember thinking that there were altogether too many pictures and not enough words to this story. For the record, I still did not particularly enjoy the story but have come to appreciate the illustrations. I've also taken more of a fancy to fantasy and have been known on occasion to enjoy them.