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Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Nov 17, 2024 5:35 AM

Author:Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels

In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver meets some extraordinary people and remarkable creatures. From a race of miniature folk to some surprisingly gentle giants and wise horses, Gulliver sees society from many different perspectives. Back in England life seems very ordinary after all his experiences, but Gulliver's fantastic adventures change his views on human behaviour forever.

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Embraces the magic of myths, with animal transformations and transporting dreams. Movingly, it is above all about the power of a mother's love and how much anyone facing death would want to live

—— Nicolette Jones , Sunday Times

This new title, in its elegance, wisdom and lyricism, provides a poignant coda to Siobhan Dowd's earlier achievements

—— Robert Dunbar , The Irish Times

A beautiful, mystical fable for our time . . . The Ransom of Dond is a book to be read aloud or alone. It provides a marvellous opportunity for storytelling and discussion

—— Clare Morpurgo , The School Librarian

One of the most attractively produced works of junior fiction

—— Robert Dunbar , The Irish Times

A riveting story . . . Raises questions about religion and highlights the dangers of ignorance. But equally, it is a tale of love and family, and their ability to conquer all . . . As a physical thing, it is a beautiful book. From the dustcover to the endpapers, it is a joy to hold

—— Children's Books Ireland - Inis magazine

An auspicious trilogy opener

—— Kirkus

Lots of fun, full of character, and great for the imagination

—— BookTrust

The Crooked Sixpence is a wonderful addition to our school library, and one that I can't wait to recommend

—— Anna Tomlinson , TES

Rich and dense and creative

—— The Bookbag
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