Tal, His Marvelous Adventures with Noom-Zor-Noom

by Paul F. Cooper, by PAUL FENIMORE COOPER. SIGNED & Inscribed & Dated (1959) by author on half-title page., INNER DJ F, by PAUL FENIMORE COOPER. SIGNED & Inscribed & Dated (1959) by author on half-title page., INNER DJ F

Book Overview

The story of Tal, a little orphan boy, and the adventures that befell him on the amazing journey to the land of Troom. His companions were the wise old man Noom-Zor-Noom and the talking donkey... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930900414
• ISBN13: 9781930900417
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Purple House Press
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Beloved Book

When I was in 3rd grade our beloved teacher, Mrs. Oldack, had to retire due to illness. But she came to school once a week just to read this book to us. We loved it. It was out of print then and her copy was falling apart, but she wouldn't have it rebound because we loved to pass the wonderful pictures around. I have a copy of the book, inscribed by the author, and it's one of my most cherished possessions. There is so much fantasy and adventure in the story that I think even children who love computer games would enjoy it. I'm so glad it's available.

A great fantasy for any age.

My mother introduced this book to me when I was in third grade, only about 7 years ago, she would read a chapter to me and my sister every night, one night she let me read a chapter by myself while she went to sleep. 3 o'clock in the morning, I finished the book. I hadn't been able to put it down. This book is a wonderful whirlwind of fantasy and magic that even me and my sister, 74 years after it was originally published, absolutly adore. This book is a treasure and I'm glad it is still avalable somewhere for people to find.

TAL

Far-fetched fiction at its best. A magical journey through a strange universe. Perfect for those who do not have established notions about the world or who are willing to put them aside. Noom-Zor-Noom and Millitinkle are reminiscent of Balaam and his talking quadruped. A delightful book of stories nested within stories, nested within stories, nested within stories... Completely new material. It's highly unlikely that one will run into any other storybook quite like this one.

A Classic Children's Tale

This book is a classic children's tale that nourishes the imagination of all children. A young boy, Tal, journeys with a wise, old collector of stories, Noom-Zor-Noom, who must succeed in finding a story that would delight a young child. Noom-Zor-Noom must tell his story to a King who has lost his only son. The magical golden door conceals the secret of the king's lost son. Only a story that would delight a child, like Tal, will open the door and return the king's son. This marvelous book contains the story of their journey to the kingdom as well as all the stories Noom-Zor-Noom has collected. A talking, white donkey with bells in her ears, Millitinkle, accompanies the boy and the old man. This trio and their unforgettable story has enchanted every elementary school class I have taught, as well as my own children. If you teach or have children in grades 2-5, read this story to them at least twice, and you will have given them a wonderful gift.