About This Book
"The Pagemaster" tells the story of Richard Tyler, a pessimistic 10-year-old who lives by statistics and fears everything. After seeking shelter from a storm in a library, he is magically transformed into an illustration and transported into Storyland. There, he meets the enigmatic Pagemaster and befriends three anthropomorphic books: Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through literary classics, encountering characters like Dr. Jekyll, Captain Ahab, Long John Silver, and a dragon. Richard must confront his deepest fears and learn to be brave to find his way back to the real world. This book is ideal for children aged 4-11, offering an exciting adventure that subtly introduces them to classic literature while emphasizing the importance of courage and imagination.
A young boy who is afraid of everything gets trapped in the local library, where he befriends three strange characters, Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror, and must overcome his fears while journeying through Storyland towards the Exit Sign. Original. Movie tie-in.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was Richard most afraid of at the beginning of the story? How did his fears change by the end?
2
If you could bring three books to life to help you on an adventure, which ones would you choose and why?
3
What does the Pagemaster mean when he says the journey was intended to make Richard face his fears?
4
How do Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror each help Richard on his journey?
5
What classic stories or characters did you recognize in Richard's adventure?
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