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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book when I was 11 following the TV series and thought it was absolutely magical as it provided a gateway to another world. Not just another time, but a place where the sun shone all summer and the winter was deep snow, a place where wildlife was abundant and a place could escape from the mundane world of adults. Of course the real world isn't like that and despite reading it several times the book became lost over the years.
I rediscovered it following a drunken reminiscence conversation with an old pal and bought it for several nephews and nieces. While they were a bit sceptical about reading a book written in the 1940s where children routinely killed and skinned wild animals, trapped wild animals for their pelts, took rare birds' eggs and collected rare butterflies, each one of them fell for its charm and each loved it. I figured it was time to read it again for myself and even though I'm now in my mid-30s Brendon Chase remains the magical world I remembered it to be. The book has drama, joy, pathos and real adventure and despite the mass slaughter of the animals I truly believe it will inspire children to love nature. Brendon Chase is haunting, enchanting and makes you feel alive just reading it. Go on, indulge yourself.
I rediscovered it following a drunken reminiscence conversation with an old pal and bought it for several nephews and nieces. While they were a bit sceptical about reading a book written in the 1940s where children routinely killed and skinned wild animals, trapped wild animals for their pelts, took rare birds' eggs and collected rare butterflies, each one of them fell for its charm and each loved it. I figured it was time to read it again for myself and even though I'm now in my mid-30s Brendon Chase remains the magical world I remembered it to be. The book has drama, joy, pathos and real adventure and despite the mass slaughter of the animals I truly believe it will inspire children to love nature. Brendon Chase is haunting, enchanting and makes you feel alive just reading it. Go on, indulge yourself.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book over fifty years ago. It was a class study book when I was at junior school in Hertfordshire, England. It has been the most exciting book I have ever read and I will never forget its name and that of the author B.B. The excitement it created for a nine year old, growing up in the countryside of England after the war, cannot be fully expressed. In an attempt, I would describe it as magical, exciting, tough, truthful and brave with a brotherhood that all boys seek but cannot identify. B.B. crafts a phenominal tale.
I read the book to my children as they grew and now I am seeking a copy to give to my grandson, which I am sure will assist his growth into a love of literature.
I read the book to my children as they grew and now I am seeking a copy to give to my grandson, which I am sure will assist his growth into a love of literature.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first encountered this book in my early teens - and it still comes out at least once a year now I'm in my thirties. Though other books by 'BB' are good, 'Brendon Chase', the story of three brothers running away to the wild wood to live as outlaws is in a league of its own, deserving to be much better known. If you love the countryside, had dens/hideouts as a kid and ate many undercooked sausages/bacon whilst being smoked by a campfire - this book is for you!!
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THANKS TO MY TEACHER
When I was ten years old in 1959 my teacher started to read a number of B.B's books in class. I remember Little Grey Men and Down the Bright Stream. Read more
Published 2 months ago by NEVROY
Brendon Chase
I bought this to re-read as I read it in the 1950s. It was as good a read to me now as it was then but also my two grandsons, aged 11yrs. and 8yrs., also found it engrossing.
Published 8 months ago by C M coleman
more than a boys book?
As a seventy year old man I thoroughly enjoyed reading a book that was aimed at young boys and teenagers of the 1940s. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by K. G. Jennings
A classic
At age 11 I was given this book, along with Treasure Island. I was immediately captivated by both books and this has not diminished over the years. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by James Skivington
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It's always a danger when you re-read a book you once enjoyed as a child that it won't stimulate your imagination in quite the same way as it did when you first read it. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Ronald Arthur Dewhirst
excellant night time reading
i bought this book as a follow on from the little grey men by same author also down the bright stream great reading wife loves them all cant wait till grand children are old enough... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Gordon Nicholas Clarke
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We chose Brendan Chase as a class reader for our Year 5 children. They found it rather hard to understand to begin with due to the date of the book, but are now fully involved... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by S. J. Hardwidge
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This is a good story, written in the 1940's and showing how much fun children could have living an adventure - I remember reading Brendon Chase when I was a child and have enjoyed... Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by R. A. Hilton
A Glorious Escape
I didn't read "Brendon Chase" as a child but I was thrilled to discover this wonderful book as an adult. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Secret Spi
The Best Book I've Ever Read.
I first read this book at school. It was so good I saved up my pocket money, bought it and promtly read it again. Read more
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