Hans Thomas, on his way to visit his mother in Greece, is given a magnifying glass by a dwarf in Switzerland, with the advice that he might need it. The boy finds a minute book in his bread roll, which he reads with the magnifying glass, and is soon set on an adventure beyond imagining.
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Hans Thomas, on his way to visit his mother in Greece, is given a magnifying glass by a dwarf in Switzerland, with the advice that he might need it. The boy finds a minute book in his bread roll, which he reads with the magnifying glass, and is soon set on an adventure beyond imagining.
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Add this copy of The Solitaire Mystery to cart. $19.95, like new condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Phoenix House.
I picked up this book after reading Sophie's World and fell in love immediately with the colourful characters. It's a fascinating journey through time, space and imagination seen through the eyes of a little boy and a pack of cards. Even if the reader is not a boy in search of his mother and trying to redeem his drunk father, Gaarder strikes a chord with the portrayal of little-boy-lost Hans Thomas. The parallels between Hans Thomas' journey and the lives of the cards, particularly the Ace of Hearts, and the elements of mysticism (like the Joker dwarf and gypsy) are likewise captivating. Each reading of the book provides new experiences - just like the taste of Rainbow Fizz.
