- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (29 Nov 1973)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140301534
- ISBN-13: 978-0140301533
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 213,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Harnett likes human beings, warts and all; she is, above all, at home with childhood, its frankness and playfulness and exuberance and vulnerability. And she sees it, like the past, as another country. In 1953, aged 12, all I knew was that it was thrilling to read a story about smuggling and skulduggery. First and foremost, Harnett knew how to tell a story. “ Kevin Crossley-Holland, ‘Books to Remember’ in The Guardian, Feb 2001
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Compelling historical thriller, winner of the Carnegie Medal
A compelling 15th century thriller, set against the background of the Cotswold wool trade. Rich with period detail, the story of Nicholas Fetterlock's apprenticeship in his father's business and his political betrothal to the daughter of a linen merchant is nonetheless immensley accessible to twenty-first century children.
As his father embarks on a deal with Italian Lombards, Nicholas, Cecily and their friend Hal unearth a sabotage plot of smuggling and piracy that will have repurcussions all over Europe. But can they find someone to believe their tale before it is too late?
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was astonished to come upon Cynthia Harnett's books and find they were unreviewed - and only two in print. I hope this doesn't mean that children today do not read them. I loved all her books when I was a child. As well as being beautifully written exciting stories, they make you feel that you are living in the middle ages and give a wealth of information about the times. They certainly encouraged my life long fascination with history and if you are, or know, a child who wants to know more about how people lived 500 years ago, I recommend these books unreservedly.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like Geoffrey Trease, Cynthia Harnett had a huge ingfluence on children who now have children of their own. This thrilling evocation of a boys' adventures in pre-Tudor England, when the wool trade (and the king) became embroiled in the money-lending of the Lombards, just at the time when Columbus discovered America, is vivid with detail. Everything from Nicholas's clothes to the treats of a country fair are described with memorable detail. My 9 year old adored it just as much as I did - and the tape is recommended for slightly younger ones.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think the wool pack is a good book that is well written and is a fun book to read. It is set in 1493 therefore some of the language is above my understanding. The wool pack is an interesting story but I think the beginning needs to be more interesting as I got bored reading that bit, however the further into the story you get the easier it is to understand and the more interesting it gets. Cynthia Harnett is a good writer and I would like to read any others that she has written.
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Enduring and endearing
I went to junior school in Oxford and our teacher read it to us and I was enthralled. I re-read it many times. Read more
Published 13 months ago by F. McCallum
Fifty years and still a hit.
I was given this book fifty years ago when was just a child. It is really heart-warming to know that my all-time favourite and the only book I still cannot part with today is... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lilian
A wonderful story combined with a superb history lesson
If you've ever wondered what life was like in England in 1493, look no further. The Wool-Pack is a delightful tale well-told and beautifully illustrated both by the deft use of... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2006 by Nick D.
Finally, I found the story about life in the Cotswolds
I have been to the Cotswolds and was very impressed by its beauty. I tried to locate the books about the lifes of the people during the golden time of the Cotswolds and finally I... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2004
Brilliant Historical Reads for children!
I'd agree with the previous reviewer. The Wool Pack won the Carnegie, I think it was, way back when - and deservedly so. Mystery, adventure, and stuffed with historical detail. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2002
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