- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New impression edition (24 Sep 1970)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140301607
- ISBN-13: 978-0140301601
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 607,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dodder, Baldmoney, Cloudberry and Sneezewort are the last gnomes left in Britain and they live by a Warwickshire brook. When the restless Cloudberry doesn't return from an exploration of the brook, his three brothers build a boat and set out to find him. This book has won the Carnegie Medal.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I sat enthralled exactly 46 years ago whilst Mrs Greenwood read this to her class of 9 year olds!
Since, I have read it to my son (who keeps a copy in his bathroom!!) to this day and last night I began reading it to his daughter whose eyes were like saucers.
This is an absolutely timeless tale. Unlike so many modern books, it teaches as well as entertains. Every page is packed with information about British flora and fauna - indeed, the elves' names are all flowers: Dodder, Sneezewort and Baldmoney.
Its a classic adventure tale of good against bad and the overcoming of insuperable odds to win through in the end.
I cannot recommend it highly enough - if I could give it more than 5 stars I surely would.
Since, I have read it to my son (who keeps a copy in his bathroom!!) to this day and last night I began reading it to his daughter whose eyes were like saucers.
This is an absolutely timeless tale. Unlike so many modern books, it teaches as well as entertains. Every page is packed with information about British flora and fauna - indeed, the elves' names are all flowers: Dodder, Sneezewort and Baldmoney.
Its a classic adventure tale of good against bad and the overcoming of insuperable odds to win through in the end.
I cannot recommend it highly enough - if I could give it more than 5 stars I surely would.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From the first page you join the world of the stream, and all its occupants. It is funny, sad and exciting as you follow the adventures of three brothers (the last of the little folk)as they travel up stream to find their lost brother Cloudberry.
While it could be frightening in places for very small children, children from 5 - 95 are sure to love every page.
While it could be frightening in places for very small children, children from 5 - 95 are sure to love every page.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is quite simply one of the best children's books I've ever read-it is a magical tale of gnomes in search of their lost brother and the adventures they encounter along the way. I am delighted the book is about to be re-printed;this is long overdue in my view. I see that the sequel, "Down the Bright Stream," is also about to be re-printed and I've just pre-ordered that too, as I have not previously managed to obtain it.
Buy this book-you won't be disappointed !!
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