- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (7 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099432471
- ISBN-13: 978-0099432470
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 20.2 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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- #55 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > H > Hoban, Russell
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'The partnership between author and illustrator is almost perfect, their resourcefulness in making such absurdity so natural almost the equal of the boy Tom in his creation of the two-seater, jam-powered frog.' The Times
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Tom likes fooling around. In fact, he's really rather good at it, much to the annoyance of his Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong. So one day this fearsome lady decides to teach Tom a lesson and summons Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen. How will Tom fare against the awesome Captain and his highly trained team as he takes them on at womble, muck and sneedball? Can this possibly end well for all concerned?
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Captain Najork has been a favourite in our house since my 16 year old son Tom enjoyed 'fooling around'. It is one of the funniest children's books ever and if you enjoy a bit of quirkiness in the style of Quentin Blake then this book is for you. Parts of this book have become standard conversation in our house, 'eat your mutton and your cabbage and potato sog'and 'She fancies you, I can tell by the way she looks sideways from underneath her iron hat.'
Having lost our copy several years ago, we were so pleased to buy this and share it with Martha aged 4 and laugh over and over again.
Wonderful.
Having lost our copy several years ago, we were so pleased to buy this and share it with Martha aged 4 and laugh over and over again.
Wonderful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the most marvellous surreal chidren's story (and fun for the reading adult as well - even when read to a delighted child over and over again!) It would be exceptional as a story alone, but it is Quentin Blake's illustrations which make it one of the best children's books in the world. I am entirely delighted that it is back in print and I can now continue to give it to new generations of children.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book and its successor provide an unparelleled guide to the challenge and joy of humour and laughter in a world that sometimes makes it difficult to see the wood from the trees. Any boy or girl who reads it should pass it to the adults who they love as a treat and comfort.
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The greatest book written in the English Language
Well okay I'm sure there have been a few others - but none that cover the sport of sneedball in such comprehensive and fine detail. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cornelius Z_G
Everybody needs an Aunt Bundlejoy Cosysweet
Just the best book. Rude about adults, especially stupid ones who make you behave. I ought to read it more often to remind myself that children do just love mucking about - and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Harrowes
Super book
Wonderful book, delivered in good time and well packaged. Can not wait to read it to my niece. thank you.
Published 17 months ago by L. Kennedy
WHY is this marvellous book out of print?
Imagine the fun Quentin Blake had illustrating the story of Tom, who fools around, his maiden aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong, who wears an iron hat, and Captain Najork, who has a... Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by H. Nicholls
A great story for kids.
We got this book in a volume of short stories and it is the same story my 4 year old daughter asks for time after time. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by P. Brand
Sweet!
If you want a David and Goliath story about the triumph of a lad with laid-back play skills over a quasi-military villain with his disciplined team of competitors, this one is for... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2005 by Dr Alan F Pye
Greasy bloters and cabbage and potato sog
A plea to the publishing world. Someone , please reissue this book. It is fantastic. Tom is a shining example to all hyperactive children.
Published on 7 Aug 2001
Could someone please issue a reprint?
This is quite simply one of the best books for children - big and small alike. The Quentin Blake illustrations are fantastic, and the story by Russell Hoban is delightful. Read more
Published on 26 May 2001
For kids through to adults......I defy anybody not to laugh
The first time our family set eyes on this book was when we borrowed it from our mobile library. It became a classic when the kids were young, and we went on the borrow it a... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2001
Just fabulous
I loved this as a kid - now I'm 33, I still read it often. I tried to, um, 'acquire' our family copy as it was actually my sister's, and I kept it for years but she recently... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2001
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