This is the first book about Orlando, the famous marmalade cat. He and Grace, his beautiful tabby wife, have three kittens – tortoiseshell Pansy, white Blanche and coal-black Tinkle. In this first story Orlando and his family go off on a camping trip where the kittens learn to swim, paint pictures of the scenery and enjoy sleeping (or not sleeping) under the stars.
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Kathleen Hale's Orlando has grown to become one of the most widely recognised feline characters since the publication of the first book in 1938.
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ORLANDO was very beautiful, striped like marmalade and the same colour; his eyes reminded you of twin green gooseberries. Read the first page
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ORLANDO was very beautiful, striped like marmalade and the same colour; his eyes reminded you of twin green gooseberries. Read the first page
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'Orlando the Marmelade Cat - A Camping Holiday' remains one of the most visually rewarding of the Orlando books with amazingly innovative illustrations and fantastic attention to detail. A strong wildlife theme runs through most of the pictures (with newts, tadpoles and frogs infesting the margins) and there are beautiful period touches. The overall effect is to summon up an arcadian English countryside which has long disappeared and remains much mourned.
'Camping Holiday' was published in 1938, the first of the Orlando series, and thankfully concentrates on the graphics rather than the text. The turgid storylines and leaden writing that often let down later books in the series (although I guess it's a matter of taste) are completely absent from 'Camping Holiday' and the narrative is short and fast with a series of minor adventures that even a three year old will find absorbing.
'Camping Holiday' was not the author's favourite - this honour was reserved for 'Orlando buys a dog' which is more sophisticated in it's visual representations (and heavier on the text). But it remains a personal favourite of mine - partly because of a love of the subject matter (wildlife, tents, orange cats) but mostly because of the sumptuous pictures which have an innocent timeless quality about them which moves toddlers as well as adults. There's even a fantastic map - ideal for training future hikers in the art of map reading!
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This is a gorgeous book, large with wonderful illustrations and a very retro feel. The book is not very PC, but you have to remember when it was written and also that the author herself announced later that Orlando infuriated her a little! However, it is a glorious book and delightful to read aloud, as Orlando takes his wife (with her hat and veil to protect her from the wind in the open top car!) and his three kittens on a camping holiday. The story is very imaginative and my daughter loves it and reads it to herself over and over again.
By Mr T J Clark
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One of the first books I remember reading at school! I moved on to 'Kidnapped', 'Treasure Island', HG Welles, Tolkien, and Jules Verne... but I always remembered the 'Orlando' books. If you like cats, you will love these tales and the great artwork that features in the books.
The book I received was in mint condition, a reprint, and taller and wider than I recall the school versions being. all the better to enjoy the artwork on those large pages! I'll read it again, and then pass it on to my grandson (he was born August 2012). I'm certain I'll be buying others in the series too... but the cheaper reprints. I've heard that some original prints sell for over £150!
The book I received was in mint condition, a reprint, and taller and wider than I recall the school versions being. all the better to enjoy the artwork on those large pages! I'll read it again, and then pass it on to my grandson (he was born August 2012). I'm certain I'll be buying others in the series too... but the cheaper reprints. I've heard that some original prints sell for over £150!
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Timeless
Bought as a nostalgic look at books that were around when I was young, but equally enjoyed by the grandchildren
Published 4 months ago by Viv Jones
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Memories of Orlando
I bought this book because I had such fond memories of Orlando from my childhood. I was not disappointed at all - illustrations are beautiful and charming, and the story is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. F. Williams
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A Brilliant Book
The Orlando books were my favourites when I was a tiny tot. In 2007 we adopted a ginger kitten and named him Orlando. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Diane
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Beautiful Illustrations
It's a beautifully illustrated book, and my 18months daughter loves it. It's a great size too.
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