- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; illustrated edition edition (6 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744586429
- ISBN-13: 978-0744586428
- Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 24.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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First published in 1726, this magnificent edition of Jonathan Swift's classic adventure story contains all four of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Award-winning author Martin Jenkins has skilfully adapted the original novel, remaining true to its tone and humour while making it accessible to younger readers. In this, he is brilliantly assisted by Kate Greenaway Medallist Chris Riddell, who brings to life the people, creatures and kingdoms of Swift's searing imagination in wonderful panoramic detail.
About the Author
Martin Jenkins is expert at presenting complicated subjects in an entertaining and accessible ways to children, and has won several awards for his work. A lifelong Swift fan, Martin lives in Cambridge. Chris Riddell, author, illustrator and political cartoonist for The Observer has won several awards for his work. Chris lives in Brighton.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A brilliant and faithful retelling of Swift's fantastical tale, more readable for the young than Swift's slightly stodgy (certainly to modern readers) original. What makes this book really stand out is the magical illustrations- beautiful, funny and insightful. There is even a nod towards the Grown-Ups (who may be reading it to younger children, although may enjoy reading it for themselves whilst hiding it inside the covers of The Lancet) with touches such as a politician being depicted as Tony Blair. Delightful.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is incredibly well produced for the cost - the stories are clearly described, and can be easily followed / read by children from around 8 to 12 years I'd say. But the most impressive thing about the book is the accompanying drawings - there are a huge number of wonderful illustrations, immensely detailed and pitched very well to support the texts and bring children further into the stories. This is a fantastic book, and great value
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love Chris Riddell's books and got this as a Christening present for a nephew. I then got another copy as I kept wishing that I'd looked at it more closely. My 7 year old twins begged me to read it to them and they loved it. You might think that a book from the 18th century would be stuffy and difficult but they really enjoyed it especially when Gulliver pees on things! I haven't read the original so I don't know how much the author adapted it but as a grown up you can appreciate the satire and as a child you can enjoy some of the jokes and the magical pictures. One to treasure!
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