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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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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
By A. Craig
HALL OF FAME
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.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Nick D.
Format:Paperback
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 language and the author's own drawings. It is also a stunning portrait of 15th Century England, when the Wool Trade was the Country's most important industry.
These days, it is rare to find a book with a beginning, a middle and an end. The Wool-Pack has all three. It also has characters that are fascinating and charming in equal measure. They are brought to life through a skillfully-woven plot and a vocabulary of old English that is as extraordinary as it is engaging. Together these things make it a masterpiece of traditional story-telling.
While this book is entertaining as a simple, yet engaging tale, what makes it a true classic is that historically it is full of fascinating period detail. (I was born in Newbury and went to School near Burford so can vouch for the accuracy and authenticity of every nugget.)
This book is a forgotten treasure, I think this is easy to see from the number of 5-star reviews it has garnered. I hope some film-maker will discover it and bring it to life for future generations to enjoy. With all due respect to Harry Potter, this is what a children's book should really be like!
These days, it is rare to find a book with a beginning, a middle and an end. The Wool-Pack has all three. It also has characters that are fascinating and charming in equal measure. They are brought to life through a skillfully-woven plot and a vocabulary of old English that is as extraordinary as it is engaging. Together these things make it a masterpiece of traditional story-telling.
While this book is entertaining as a simple, yet engaging tale, what makes it a true classic is that historically it is full of fascinating period detail. (I was born in Newbury and went to School near Burford so can vouch for the accuracy and authenticity of every nugget.)
This book is a forgotten treasure, I think this is easy to see from the number of 5-star reviews it has garnered. I hope some film-maker will discover it and bring it to life for future generations to enjoy. With all due respect to Harry Potter, this is what a children's book should really be like!
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The Wool-pack
The Wool-pack is a charming book written years ago for children but reads as a child's whodunnit with well-researched local and period detail.
Published 3 months ago by Margaret Gallop
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An old farvourite - arrived promptly
Bought for a friends child - she love it, i read it as a child and never forgot it - fabulous
Published 5 months ago by STEELCITYBOY
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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 on 11 April 2011 by F. McCallum
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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 on 6 Mar 2011 by Lilian
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The wool pack
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. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2010 by Joe Green
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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
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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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