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A Nod From Nelson is Falklands hero Simon Weston's first book for children. It's a humorous story with a feel-good factor, and fantastic illustrations by artist Jac Jones appear throughout the text. --The Western Telegraph
You'd be quackers not to enjoy Simon's really wild adventure. --The Express
Corny jokes, puns and tpoical references ('No Lewis Hamilton is he?') come thick and fast among the mayhem, and Jac Jones' cartoon illustrations perfectly match the charm and good humour of the story. Books in this format for children in KS2 are not normally illustrated so generously, and this does add to the fun. It's all very Welsh at St Mary Dairy in Pont-Y-Cary, with suitable rhythms and cadences, but the story flows well, and although children won't know who Simon Weston is, they will probably enjoy this. Any adults picking this book up because they know if Weston's achievements and after-dinner speeches, or lucky enough to get the chance to share this delightful book with children, will get more of the jokes! --Diana Barnes, The School Librarian
You'd be quackers not to enjoy Simon's really wild adventure. --The Express
Corny jokes, puns and tpoical references ('No Lewis Hamilton is he?') come thick and fast among the mayhem, and Jac Jones' cartoon illustrations perfectly match the charm and good humour of the story. Books in this format for children in KS2 are not normally illustrated so generously, and this does add to the fun. It's all very Welsh at St Mary Dairy in Pont-Y-Cary, with suitable rhythms and cadences, but the story flows well, and although children won't know who Simon Weston is, they will probably enjoy this. Any adults picking this book up because they know if Weston's achievements and after-dinner speeches, or lucky enough to get the chance to share this delightful book with children, will get more of the jokes! --Diana Barnes, The School Librarian
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Nelson's got 'retirement'. It's not an illness, just something which happens to old carthorses at the end of their career. But when Nelson's boss, Mike the Milk, has problems with his new milk float, crossword expert Nelson finds himself called out of retirement to head off an environmental disastor. "A Nod From Nelson" is Falklands hero Simon Weston's first novel for children, combining characteristic clear-sightedness with humour and compassion.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Lovely story really well written even as an adult I enjoyed this book which I bought for my young niece.
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I really enjoyed this book! I am adding it to my 'books for grandchildren' collection; I haven't got any grandchildren yet but one day, who knows.
I suspect Nelson has been talking to my pony; they seem to have a lot of views in common.
I suspect Nelson has been talking to my pony; they seem to have a lot of views in common.
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