3.93 avg rating — 5,805 ratings

"This could be described as a strange book, but however you view, you have to admit it is kind of genius. The story telling and imagination of the plot will thrill both children and adults. Its exciting, interesting and quirky. Altogether time well spent reading a book worth your time!"

4.32 avg rating — 53,112 ratings

"I first picked this up in the library. I was bored and wanted a book to take home with me. As it was nearly closing time, i had to hurry. So i picked up this gem. I was expecting a slow plot with not much going on. I was pleasantly surprised, the plot twist in this are brilliant and though it is viewed as a sort of classic, the language and plot is very much readable.
I first read this when i was 10, and enjoyed it thoroughly so I'm sure other children will.
this books also provides opportunity to talk about history with your children."

4.25 avg rating — 30,612 ratings

"Oh Man,,, this book is amazing. Children love it because of the brilliant imagination and adults love it bc their children love it and its so quirky and brilliant. Please do not let the plot of it put you off. The writing of it by EB is .... enchanting and overall fabulous. it will have teens avidly re-reading this gem of a book"

4.21 avg rating — 2,040,601 ratings