The Fantastic Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Munchausen is the father of all fantastic liars, and as such, he is part magician and entertainer and part scoundrel--but a charming one, of course Here, in simple language, Heinz Janisch retells the best-known Munchausen stories with humor and playfulness, making for a lighter and more whimsical presentation than usual. These retellings are mixed with never-before-heard adventures that were supposedly found only recently among the long-lost possessions of the well-known Baron of Lies. Could it be that new Munchausen material only recently came to light? Or might Janisch be playing with us, weaving more magic and mischief into Munchausen as he goes along, compounding the tallness of these already tall tales? Only Janisch knows for sure, but it hardly matters, given the thrill and pleasure of the stories he has to relate. Aljoscha Blau illustrates Munchausen's fabulous journeys and exciting adventures with gorgeous imaginative pictures that are sure to entrance both children and adults.

Heinz Janisch was born in Austria in 1960 and studied German literature in Vienna. He has published numerous books, including many children's titles, which have been translated into more than twelve languages. He was nominated for the 2009 Lindgren Memorial Award and has been nominated for the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Award. In 2008 he received the Austrian picture book award. He lives in Vienna.

Aljoscha Blau was born in 1972 in St. Petersburg and has been living in Germany since 1990. He studied art in Hamburg, has received several awards, and has exhibited his works in Paris, New York, Hamburg, and Bologna. He lives in Berlin with his wife and two children.

Author: Heinz Janisch
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Published: 05/01/2010
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.88h x 11.88w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781592700912
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 138651 / Fantastic Adventures of Baron Munchausen


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010
Publishers Weekly 05/10/2010 pg. 1
Booklist 07/01/2010 pg. 59
School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 90
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Heinz Janisch was born in Austria in 1960 and studied German literature in Vienna. He has published numerous books, including children's books, that have been translated into more than twelve languages. He was nominated for the Lindgren Memorial Award for 2009 and the Andersen award for 2010. In 2008, he received the Austrian picture book award. He lives in Vienna. Aljoscha Blau was born in 1972 in St.Petersburg and has been living in Germany since 1990. He studied art in Hamburg, has received several awards and has exhibited his works in Paris, New York, Hamburg and Bologna. He lives in Berlin with his wife and two children.