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The Green Ship is yet another classic by Quentin Blake and a must for the library of all 6 to 8-year-olds,( as well as all Blake lovers between the ages of 6 and 80). The basic idea is a wonderful stroke of the imagination. The green ship which Alice and her brother find in the grounds of the big house isn't a real ship but one that's been created by the cutting of bushes and trees into the shape of bow and stern, funnels and masts. And there's even a fully equipped wooden wheelhouse. When kind old Mrs Tredegar produces an Atlas there's nothing to hold them back. Each day they imagine voyaging to some new place-- Italy, Egypt, the Arctic, the Equator, and for each Quentin Blake produces yet another evocative, funny, moving illustration. A heart-warming tale about a special relationship between an imaginative adult and two children as well as about the magic of the imagination. --Tamsin Palmer
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All children love to act out imaginary situations in the games they play. A 'Let's Pretend' par excellence, (one of which imaginative adults take part). This is a new aspect of Quentin Blake who is invariably unpredictable in his creativity.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This story gets me weeping inside just thinking about it. Whenever I read it to my two little girls I choke up.
This simple tale is about childhood adventure but also about growing up and having to leave behind a part of our childhood. Perhaps the story touches the piece of us that remembers that sense of loss. It's victorious also, as it deals with the resolution of loss in adulthood.
This is a children's book but I think Wise Mr Blake wrote it as much for the grown-ups.
Buy the book for your children. Keep it for you.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a brilliant book. I am 33 years old and stumbled across it in my local library. I knew Mr Blakes work through Mr Dahl.
This is such a moving book and little boy is enthralled by its reading.
I am afraid that the scene where Mrs Tredegar (that was her name) ties the ship up makes me cry.
In an age where inane drivel such a "Big Brother" passes for popular culture, I am so pleased that it is possible for innocence and intellect to prevail in this delightful book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This enchanting story has become a favourite with my 4 year old although it would be good for children a little older as well. As always, Quentin Blake's illustrations are magnificent and the story itself is a delightful tale that will challenge and stimulate young minds ith its tale of imaginary voyages in an imaginary ship in the garden of a friendly old lady. The picture of the thunderstorm is almost worth the price of the book alone.
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The Green Ship
The Green Ship by Quentin Blake.
This book is an excellent action-packed adventure
that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the
beginning to the very... Read more
This book is an excellent action-packed adventure
that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the
beginning to the very... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rosie Hillary
A very special book
This is one of those rare books - one that adults and children can enjoy together and all gain a lot from reading. Read more
Published 16 months ago by TallClaire
Brilliant for teaching or a bed time story!
I bought this book as it appears on the Primary Literacy Framework in the UK. It is a super story, which opened up the imagination of the class I teach (aged 8-9yrs old) . Read more
Published 17 months ago by Maisie
The Green Ship
I saw this book on Coronation Street one day and wanted to know more about it. Since ordering it from any American outlet was price-prohibitive, I went farther afield and found it... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Susan H. Cook
Adventures on the Green Ship
The book is an exciting and adventurous story. It takes place in the garden of the big house where the children discover a green ship and meet a kind lady and gentleman. Read more
Published 20 months ago
The Green Ship
I like Quentin Blake & having seen the reviews for this book decided to buy it. The illustrations are great but the story content is not really for young children who like lashings... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Pat Bunce
best picture book ever
I read this book every now and again to my three young children and as much as they enjoy it, it never fails to make me cry - and my three youngsters can never understand why! Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Matthew Bakewell
Year 3 NC review
The Green ship
The Green ship is about two kids who find a wall,and call them selvs explorers and over there they see a ship made out of trees and plants. Read more
The Green ship is about two kids who find a wall,and call them selvs explorers and over there they see a ship made out of trees and plants. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by F. Burley
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What the story is about
The story is about a little girl called Alice and her brother. They go exploring but what do they find... Read more
What the story is about
The story is about a little girl called Alice and her brother. They go exploring but what do they find... Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by Mrs Gregory's Class
A book to treasure
When you've shared this book once, you will want to have it to keep. The dfes recommends it for Year 4; but my Year 1 child loved the text and the illustrations. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2007 by PJ Preston
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