Horn Book This is why the book holds up, 50 years after its original publication: its sense of the world as an inexplicable but also miraculous place. This handsome fiftieth-anniversary gift edition is. The confiding informality of the storytellers voice the nonstop and immensely child-pleasing adventures the spunk of young Jeremy and Jemima and of course the ingenious personality of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang herself-all combine to make an ideal family read-aloud. Review Quotes Theres no improving on perfection-in this case Flemings adventure story (featuring the unconventional family Pott and their magically refurbished motorcar) with the original, transcendent Burningham illustrations, first published in 1964. To honor half a century of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Candlewick Press presents a full-color gift edition ready to zoom straight into hearts of a new generation. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang became an instant bestseller that has been reinvented as a musical and a film (with a screenplay co-written by Roald Dahl) and has also inspired three sequels written by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Published fifty years ago in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car introduced the world to the thrilling adventures of the crackpot Pott family and the flying car with a mind of her own. Famous for creating James Bond, Ian Fleming also loved fast cars - and this passion inspired him to write his only childrens book, penned for his young son, Caspar. Book Synopsis Ian Flemings treasured classic soars in a deluxe edition featuring John Burninghams vibrant, full-color original illustrations. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, this edition features illustrations by The New Yorker artist Burningham. About the Book Published just after his death in 1964, the only childrens book written by James Bond creator Fleming is beloved by generations of children, and has spawned a classic film and Broadway musical.

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