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For the first time in one volume, two action-packed thrillers from one of our best-known authors, about a motley group of urchins forming THE NEW CUT GANG, solving crimes in late Victorian London.
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Thunderbolt, Benny, Bridie and Sharky Bob are a mixed bunch of vagabonds and urchins who come together to form the New Cut Gang in two comic tales of stolen silver, skulduggery and desperadoes.
Fake coins are turning up all over Lambeth and the finger of suspicion is pointing at Thunderbolt's dad - could he really be the forger? The crime-busting New Cut Gang come to the rescue!
And when just two clues - a blob of wax and a Swedish match - are discovered at the scene of a break-in, the children find themselves on the trail of an extremely cunning criminal.
Set in late Victorian London, these two action-packed thrillers have now been put together in a single volume - with new illustrations throughout from Horrible Histories illustrator, Martin Brown.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The Adventures of the New Cut Gang is set in Lambeth in 1894. The gang is led by Benny Kaminsky who is eleven. Other members are Thunderbolt Dobney, who belies his name by being mild and scholarly, "red haired and red tempered" Bridie Malone, her little brother, Sharky, and the fearsome Peretti twins, Angela and Zerlina, who, although looking like little angels, "when they were roused were worse than African Sam, whose temper was legendary". The New Cut Gang have a strong sense of natural justice and seek to right wrongs and take appropriate revenge on bullies and evildoers. They are resourceful and funny. This volume contains two of their adventures.
Philip Pullman's Lambeth feels as real as Dickens' London and the New Cut Gang are completely at home in their community. They are not modern children plonked down in an "historical" setting. The stories feel authentically Victorian.
Before children learn to read independently there is often a huge gap between what they can read and what they want to read. At this point parents, elder siblings, grandparents or any available adult, are dragooned into reading stories aloud. This can become tedious. However, these stories are great fun and will amuse adult readers as well as their audiences. They will also encourage children to take that leap into independent reading. Having said that, Pullman never patronises his readers by going into lengthy explanations of words or references they might not understand, thus slowing the action. This means that there will be things that the average young reader will not know, but this is no bad thing as it will encourage them to ask and will stretch their imaginations.
What age group are they suitable for? Seven years and upwards, I would think, but younger siblings would probably also enjoy listening to them.
Philip Pullman's Lambeth feels as real as Dickens' London and the New Cut Gang are completely at home in their community. They are not modern children plonked down in an "historical" setting. The stories feel authentically Victorian.
Before children learn to read independently there is often a huge gap between what they can read and what they want to read. At this point parents, elder siblings, grandparents or any available adult, are dragooned into reading stories aloud. This can become tedious. However, these stories are great fun and will amuse adult readers as well as their audiences. They will also encourage children to take that leap into independent reading. Having said that, Pullman never patronises his readers by going into lengthy explanations of words or references they might not understand, thus slowing the action. This means that there will be things that the average young reader will not know, but this is no bad thing as it will encourage them to ask and will stretch their imaginations.
What age group are they suitable for? Seven years and upwards, I would think, but younger siblings would probably also enjoy listening to them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Being a big fan of Victorian adventure and mystery stories, I was immediately attracted by the description of this book. I'd also not read any Pullman, despite numerous recommendations from friends. Plus, it's going to be illustrated by the same person who provides the artwork for Horrible Histories, so I thought I would be on to a winner.
There are two stories included in the book, both about the exploits of the colourful New Cut Gang, resourceful, cheeky and determined nippers who solve local mysteries by a variety of ever-so-slightly dubious means. The first deals with forgery and wax-works, the second with silverware, pigeons and thwarted romantic entanglements. It's almost as if Pullman enjoyed writing the Sally Lockhart books so much, he didn't want to leave the era and so populated it with characters and tales more suitable for a younger readership.
The version I received was an uncorrected proof so there were no illustrations but I imagine that Martin Brown's art will add greatly to the proceedings, which are very lively and entertaining without ever dumbing down the hardship that poor families in the 1890s went through. Some of the characters are a little stereotypical, but that suits the overall style and tone of the book and only adds to its charm.
As with all good children's books, this will appeal to a very wide audience including those outside its intended age range. It's also an excellent place to start for anyone who hasn't read Pullman and having thoroughly enjoyed this, I will be digging out my husband's copy of Ruby In The Smoke very soon.
There are two stories included in the book, both about the exploits of the colourful New Cut Gang, resourceful, cheeky and determined nippers who solve local mysteries by a variety of ever-so-slightly dubious means. The first deals with forgery and wax-works, the second with silverware, pigeons and thwarted romantic entanglements. It's almost as if Pullman enjoyed writing the Sally Lockhart books so much, he didn't want to leave the era and so populated it with characters and tales more suitable for a younger readership.
The version I received was an uncorrected proof so there were no illustrations but I imagine that Martin Brown's art will add greatly to the proceedings, which are very lively and entertaining without ever dumbing down the hardship that poor families in the 1890s went through. Some of the characters are a little stereotypical, but that suits the overall style and tone of the book and only adds to its charm.
As with all good children's books, this will appeal to a very wide audience including those outside its intended age range. It's also an excellent place to start for anyone who hasn't read Pullman and having thoroughly enjoyed this, I will be digging out my husband's copy of Ruby In The Smoke very soon.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is not, sadly a new adventure for the New Cut Gang, but both stories published in a single volume. They're both quite short stories, intended for relatively young readers. They are detective stories set in the late Victorian era - the gang of children who solve the crimes might have been modelled on the Baker Street Irregulars. Pullman plays fair, letting the reader see the clues as the story unfolds.
Some of the dialect words (barnet, snide) or transliterations of accent (winder for window) might cause a bit of trouble for some readers. There's a lot of historical colour, and a good deal of humour, too. They are easy stories to read through, and satisfying despite their slightness.
It's more than fifteen years since these stories first came out. From my recollection, these were to be the first two of a series of stories - I hope that this volume doesn't mean there won't be any more New Cut Gang adventures.
Some of the dialect words (barnet, snide) or transliterations of accent (winder for window) might cause a bit of trouble for some readers. There's a lot of historical colour, and a good deal of humour, too. They are easy stories to read through, and satisfying despite their slightness.
It's more than fifteen years since these stories first came out. From my recollection, these were to be the first two of a series of stories - I hope that this volume doesn't mean there won't be any more New Cut Gang adventures.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Philip Pullman - Children's (and Adults!) Writer Par Excellence
I would imagine that like most of his adult readers, I became aware of Philip Pullman through his masterful `His Dark Materials' trilogy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. J. Oxley
charming!
I really enjoyed, as an adult reader, reading the tales of the New Cut Gang - and my 8 year old liked having the story read to her too, though I struggled a bit with the Victorian... Read more
Published 2 months ago by angel
An oldfashioned kids story book
I didn't enjoy this as much as many others by this author, but still it makes a good rousing kids' story, and reminded me of Just William type stories. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. White
Not New ... but definitely a Cut above!
The New Cut Gang are highly reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes' Baker Street Irregulars. A mixed bag of Victorian children with street-smarts and their own evolved sense of justice,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by hmcni
Loved it!
I don't care how old I am - I really enjoyed this excellent book. Engaging characters, exciting stories - and all set a few miles and a hundred or so years down the road from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Margaret Gallaghrt
A nice twist on the children's adventure story
My youngest loves the Secret Seven and Famous Five books, and the New Cut Gang are pretty much a Victorian version of those kind of groups of kids, solving mysteries, outwitting... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fiona Mccaw
Meet the Gang...
As an adult, I have found Pullman's fiction, although written for children, enthralling and gripping. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Beebarf
Baker Street Irregulars
Comments of ten year old boy:
"Well written, a good one to look forward to reading but not gripping. Read more
"Well written, a good one to look forward to reading but not gripping. Read more
Published 6 months ago by artemisrhi
Period detective stories with a humorous twist
The Adventures of the New Cut Gang consists of two delightful short stories from Philip Pullman, an established and respected children's writer. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. R. L. A. Amelan
Cried With Laughter!
This book is brilliant! My husband and I found it so enjoyable, and at times hysterical, when we were reading this to our daughter at bedtime. Read more
Published 7 months ago by H. Pierce
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