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The Water Babies (Hardcover)

by Charles Kingsley (Author), Jane Carruth (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Award Publications Ltd (1 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841352365
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841352367
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.5 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,127 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this extraordinary Victorian classic!, 27 Jul 2005
A much underrated and neglected gem of children's writing, The Water Babies is a book many people have heard of but few have actually read. It is a carefully-constructed C19th tale in which delicate, humorous sketches and caricatures of the era's wealthy and servant classes are contrasted with intricate studies of the urban poor. Unwittingly, the central figure Tom, a scrawny infant chimney-sweep, embarks on an adventurous, surreal underwater existence, which results in his dramatic moral progression.

It can be read on a variety of levels - as a profound philosophical exploration; as a moral entreaty for the improvement of social conditions; as an early example of science fiction; or as an alternative magical children's world. The imagery is delightful and inventive and Kingsley writes with a deft, simple elegance that makes for very easy reading. There are many moments of truly exquisite poetry such as when Tom sits alone on a rock, listening to the sounds of the countryside animals in the cool night around him.

The Water Babies is an extraordinary novel and well worth rediscovering.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood bliss!, 24 Feb 2009
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I had this version of the book when I was a child and ADORED it. The story is fantastic and the illistrations I would stare at for ages! Loved it! Can't wait to read it to my children! :D
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Water Babies, 15 Jun 2009
By L. K. McLelland "L K Maca" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a lovely book a classic read and beautifully illustrated. Excellent value for money too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The water Babies
A lovely story for all ages, this version is a shortened down version of the 1960's original and is also illustrated nicely too.
Published 1 month ago by E. Todd

1.0 out of 5 stars "Retold" version ALERT!
Such a shame that something with such nice pictures is "RETOLD" by Jane Carruth as it DOESN'T say anywhere here, but does on the inside flyleaf when you eventually recieve it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Y. Conchie

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