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'Writing of this quality is made to last... a classic in the true sense of the word' (THE BOOKSELLER )
'The book captures a world very different from our own' (DAILY EXPRESS )
'Kevin Crossley-Holland has a real knack for telling a story well' (BIRMINGHAM POST )
'A gripping historical that is dramatic, touching, compelling and will pull at the heartstrings time and time again' (MY CHILD )
'With strong, believable characters, and a tremendous picture of medival life, this moving, hopeful story plays with language and offers a wonderful, satisfying ending' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
'The book captures a world very different from our own' (DAILY EXPRESS )
'Kevin Crossley-Holland has a real knack for telling a story well' (BIRMINGHAM POST )
'A gripping historical that is dramatic, touching, compelling and will pull at the heartstrings time and time again' (MY CHILD )
'With strong, believable characters, and a tremendous picture of medival life, this moving, hopeful story plays with language and offers a wonderful, satisfying ending' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Incredible! Once more Kevin Crossly-Holland makes a superb creation! This book does not give you time to slump back in your seat, for once it's done with one tantalising moment it's on to another. Short, snappy sentences are perfect for this type of book. Again Holland is pure genius!
In the year 1203 we meet Gatty (servant to Sir John) who has a voice of an untrained angel. One day Sir John hears her singing in the field and contacts his good friend Lady Gwyneth who states that she is in need of a second chamber maid and Gatty's voice may be just the thing she needs; because Lady Gwyneth and some associates are going on a dangerous and daring pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the holy land, but who knows whether they will make it...
This is a story of plain field girl who faces thieves, murderous Saracens and ghastly men. But once she gets through all the tasks that await her there is a glorious prize to be had - that no one would ever have dreamt of!
It amazes me how much Kevin Crossly's writing can touch someone so much compared to his other creations.
Beautifully written, Gatty's Tale devours a medal for the tenderness but simplicity of story.
While reading you totally get to know Gatty and the rest of the characters and begin to feel their worries and woes.
All in all I would recommend this book to anyone!
Robyn
In the year 1203 we meet Gatty (servant to Sir John) who has a voice of an untrained angel. One day Sir John hears her singing in the field and contacts his good friend Lady Gwyneth who states that she is in need of a second chamber maid and Gatty's voice may be just the thing she needs; because Lady Gwyneth and some associates are going on a dangerous and daring pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the holy land, but who knows whether they will make it...
This is a story of plain field girl who faces thieves, murderous Saracens and ghastly men. But once she gets through all the tasks that await her there is a glorious prize to be had - that no one would ever have dreamt of!
It amazes me how much Kevin Crossly's writing can touch someone so much compared to his other creations.
Beautifully written, Gatty's Tale devours a medal for the tenderness but simplicity of story.
While reading you totally get to know Gatty and the rest of the characters and begin to feel their worries and woes.
All in all I would recommend this book to anyone!
Robyn
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book because I had read two of the Arthur trilogy and was about to buy the third. Although not part of the trilogy (obviously) it's about Gatty, who is a character in the three books, and Arthur's friend. The Arthur trilogy was a good read, and I was expecting Gatty's Tale to be of a similar standard - WRONG - it's so much better it's almost as if it's been written by someone else! It's a fabulous read, a really interesting and exciting story, and the kind of book you want to keep reading and not put down until you get to the end. I won't spoil the story for anyone who is trying to decide whether to buy the book or not, however if you are in any doubt BUY IT - you won't be disappointed.Gatty's Tale
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Ok, so it may not be for everyone, but I loved it and couldn't put it down. We had to read it for English, and many people were groaning and grumbling about what a boring book it was, even though they hadn't even read the first page.
Gatty, a 'on the spur of the moment' girl has to leave her home of Caldicot, and travel to Wales where she and 8 other people go on a pilgrim to Jerusulem. That might not sound exciting but it is a really gripping and quite a tear jerking book that is descriptive, yet has a lot of adventure. It can be hard to understand what some of the words mean but after I had finished the book I came across a glossary of words at the back, explaining what all the words meant. It is a truly wonderful medieval tale, a tale that you won't want to finish.
Gatty, a 'on the spur of the moment' girl has to leave her home of Caldicot, and travel to Wales where she and 8 other people go on a pilgrim to Jerusulem. That might not sound exciting but it is a really gripping and quite a tear jerking book that is descriptive, yet has a lot of adventure. It can be hard to understand what some of the words mean but after I had finished the book I came across a glossary of words at the back, explaining what all the words meant. It is a truly wonderful medieval tale, a tale that you won't want to finish.
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Outstanding - an emotional, physical and spiritual adventure
I think it is better to have read the Arthur novels first, as it puts the adventure into context and makes the emotional impact so much greater and more satisfying. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. M. Jones
A colourful and entertaining journey through medieval Europe
Shortlisted for the 2008 Carnegie Medal, "Gatty's Tale" is Kevin Crossley-Holland's follow-up to his highly successful Arthur trilogy. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Wanderer
Re-enchants the Middle Ages
It's fashionable nowadays, in both children's and adult fiction, to present the Middle Ages as sordid, brutal and filthy, writing from a cynical viewpoint that has no sympathy with... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by R. A. Williams
Not as good for boys as previous 'Arthur' stories
I (as their mum) liked this story - and the narrator tells it beautifully - but my boys (aged 12 and 10) were definitely less impressed than they had been with the other Arthur... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Tessa Gunn
Good
The year us 1209, none compainons set out from Wales on a great pilgrimage across Europe to Jerusalem.Not all of them will come home. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009
Beautiful story!
This has to be one of my favorite books! A beautifully thought out and written story, great characters and description. Simple but also with deep undertones. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Lucy
Very Enjoyable
Paraphrased from the back blurb on the paperback:
'In the year 1203, nine companions set out from Wales on a great pilgrimage across Europe to Jerusalem. Read more
'In the year 1203, nine companions set out from Wales on a great pilgrimage across Europe to Jerusalem. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Hamstead
What a load of cobblers !
My god this book is dull. Maybe I'm thick (I'm not) but I just don't get it - everyone raves at this book but is nobody going to state the bl**ding obvious ? Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Hair Bear
Boring!
This is a terrible book and is not recomended for anyone, it was recomended for the carnegi award and I don't see why. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2008 by Odo
Amazing
Amazing! I loved the arthur trilogy and was eager for more so I was thrilled to find out about "Gatty's Tale". Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2008
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