See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Power of One (Puffin Young Readers)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Power of One (Puffin Young Readers) [Abridged] (Paperback)

by Bryce Courtenay (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


10 used from £3.83

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Power of One [DVD] [1992] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

The Power of One [DVD] [1992] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Stephen Dorff
3.4 out of 5 stars (14) 
The Power of One

The Power of One

by Bryce Courtenay
5.0 out of 5 stars (4)  £6.99
Tandia

Tandia

by Bryce Courtenay
4.3 out of 5 stars (12)  £6.99
Jessica

Jessica

by Bryce Courtenay
4.8 out of 5 stars (16)  £6.99
Whitethorn

Whitethorn

by Bryce Courtenay
5.0 out of 5 stars (3)  £5.99
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Abridged edition edition (2 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141304898
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141304892
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 441,866 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category:

    #34 in  Books > Fiction > Authors, A-Z > C > Courtenay, Bryce

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis
Six-year-old Peekay, born in the 1930s in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, one day learns that small can beat big. He learns to think with his head and then with his heart. He discovers that nothing can defeat the determination to be true to yourself; this is the power of one.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
bryce courtenay

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

6 Reviews
5 star:
 (5)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars warning - expurgated edition, 11 Jun 2004
By Dr. H. Beentje (Kew, England) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
This is a wonderful book - but the Puffin version is a 'young readers' edition', meaning it has been cut considerably. I had not realized this when ordering it from Amazon - it does not tell you in the Amazon info. So in order that others will not be disappointed - get the complete version! This is a book you want to read as much as possible of, believe me. The full edition is a true 5-star one!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the power of one, 8 Nov 2002
By Miss R E Bryan (Norfolk United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
this book is a fantastic, emotional journey through a young boys life who is no stanger to the injustice of racial hatred. The language which is used is almost poetical and Courtenay describes things in such detail that you feel like you are there, in the story with Peekay. it is a tale of hope, ambition, sadness and dreams, and the desire that if you want something bad enough you just might get it. this book made me cry on several occasions and laugh out loud on many others. It is just packed with raw emotion about Africa in the 1940s.
the characters are genuine and you really fall in love with ones like Doc and Geel Piet. by the end of the book you are captured by the magic of The Power of One. Tandia, the second book picks up where The Power of One finishes and proves to be just as fantastic as the first book. I would recomend this book to any one and everyone.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS BRILLIANT !, 10 Jun 2000
By A Customer
Bryce Courtenay is an exceptional storyteller and I have read this book so many times and still love it ! The only disappointment was that they made a film out of it, which was average. The story is about Peekay and his early life growing up in South Africa, as he strives to become the boxing champion of the world. Bryce describes the characters, places and events in such an awe inspiring way that you'll not fail to become attached to them all. You really can picture the hardship in the country and spiritual awareness of the people. This always has me laughing and crying at times no matter where I am..and it will you.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
This book is beautiful, the characters, the scenery, everything. You will take utter delight in Peekay's child genius and the friends that he meets along the way. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Awe-inspiring.
More than just a story, this book is an adventure into the life-defining moments and events that occur in our childhoods. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Sad & wondrous.
This book was very amazing, how it made me live the life of Peekay, who, as Bryce Courtnay had described him, was so brave and captivating. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2000

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

  

Up to 75% off Shoes

Shoe Clearance - 75% off Shoes
Save up to 75% on shoes for the whole family.

›Shop clearance shoes

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (72)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (460)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (162)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (80)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates