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A stunning, dramatic version of the classic film, King Kong.
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"It was Beauty that killed the Beast"
King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilisation and put on show, but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York . . .
The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes - endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the book that got my seven year old boy reading - I mean really reading, can't put the book down, torch under the bedcovers, read it from cover to cover again and again reading. It helped that he had seen the film, but that in itself would not have been enough.
What makes this so special? Anyone who knows Anthony Browne will expect the fabulous quality of the illustrations. While the book follows the film closely, the images are unmistably Browne - perhaps not that unexpected that the creator of Gorilla and Willy should tackle the greatest ape of all.
And the text does not compromise the story or patronise younger readers. This is no simple picture book, but a well told, exciting adventure story, as gripping as the original.
All in a all an excellent offering, highly recommended.
What makes this so special? Anyone who knows Anthony Browne will expect the fabulous quality of the illustrations. While the book follows the film closely, the images are unmistably Browne - perhaps not that unexpected that the creator of Gorilla and Willy should tackle the greatest ape of all.
And the text does not compromise the story or patronise younger readers. This is no simple picture book, but a well told, exciting adventure story, as gripping as the original.
All in a all an excellent offering, highly recommended.
Format:Paperback
Had this on order at the library for weeks. Its very popular with boys and my son has shown more interest in this book than any other Ive ever brought home. It seems to tick all the boxes.
This is the first time 'Kong' had ever appeared as a book and a book Anthony Browne was destined to illustate. If your not familar with Browne his books feature monkeys, chimps, Gorillas etc
Already familar with all three movies Im happy that the book covers the 3 phases of the story. Setting sail from New York. Skull Island. New York and the 8th Wonder of the world. Ann Darrow has a Marilyn Monroe appearance but I didnt find Kong scary enough, although the illustrations are very detailed. The book has 92 pages each with colour images telling the story. You could quite easily follow the story by images alone but I enjoyed the text and found it accurate. I think 6 + would appreciate this book.
The closing pages 86-92 are done for maximum effect, well done.
I love the famous last line "Oh no, it wasn't the aeroplanes ... It was Beauty that killer the Beast
This is the first time 'Kong' had ever appeared as a book and a book Anthony Browne was destined to illustate. If your not familar with Browne his books feature monkeys, chimps, Gorillas etc
Already familar with all three movies Im happy that the book covers the 3 phases of the story. Setting sail from New York. Skull Island. New York and the 8th Wonder of the world. Ann Darrow has a Marilyn Monroe appearance but I didnt find Kong scary enough, although the illustrations are very detailed. The book has 92 pages each with colour images telling the story. You could quite easily follow the story by images alone but I enjoyed the text and found it accurate. I think 6 + would appreciate this book.
The closing pages 86-92 are done for maximum effect, well done.
I love the famous last line "Oh no, it wasn't the aeroplanes ... It was Beauty that killer the Beast
Format:Paperback
My son saw this book in the local library when he went there with his junior school. He raved so much about it we had to buy it for him. It's now one of his favourites.
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