An Angel For Solomon Singer

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An Angel For Solomon Singer Editorial Review:
A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe where dreams come true.

Customer Reviews:
Chloe, age 7
An Angel for Solomon Singer was a great book! In the book, this man named Solomon Singer does not like where he lives. It has a great ending because in the end he ends up liking where he lives. Solomon had dreams, and one of his dreams came true because he sneaked a cat into his hotel room. The illustrations are great, and the artist was very creative. The artist make the buildings fade into stars, and the streets fade into fields, and that is very creative. It helped us to understand his dreams and the author's metaphors. I think you would like this book, and I think you should buy it.

An Angel for Solomon Singer (By Christopher,a 7-year-old homeschooler)
I like this book because it's very creative. It shows a lot of thought. Solomon learns a lesson to use his imagination more. He knows he cannot have balconies, change his walls a different color. And that is why he did not like his hotel at all. The author doesn't use simple words. For example, he doesn't say "a quiet voice said..." He says "a quiet voice like Indiana pines in November said..."
I recommend this book for all people.

Nice, nice, nice
I bought this book thinking it would be a good one for my nieces and nephew; it really is. While the book is slightly sad, I feel it is appropriate to share with children as it profiles how one can find happiness in their own cirumstances through different vehicles. The vehicle in this main character's life is his "wishes" and his association with a common activity and the people who make the activity meaningful.
Read it, read it again, share it and share it again.

WHAT A HAUNTING, PROFOUND STORY......
This is one of those works that will stick with you. It is rather difficult to discribe. I do note, after talking to several people, and reading several reviews on this site and others, that each person who reads this one finds something a bit different. Myself, I was haunted, in a good way, and yet disturbed at the same time. The wonderful prose pulls you into this unknown mans life. The wonderful art work keeps you there. I personally love the work. I do recommend though, that it would probably be best to read this one with the young reader rather than let them try it by themselves for the first time. I find it difficult to think that a very young person would be able to identify with the lonely man in this story nor understand just what is happening (as a matter of fact, after several readings, I'm not all that sure myself, and I am as old as dirt). Be that as it may, this is certainly one worth giving a read, several reads as a matter of fact!

An Angel For Solomon Singer (by a 5 year-old reviewer)
I think it is one of the most perfect books ever. Since my mom bought it, well,I'm encouraged. Because I'm a student, I could have it for my schoolbook. If I could give it ten billion stars, I'd yell out, "Hey, Solomon Singer!" (Giggle!)

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