Watership Down : A Novel by Richard Adams (2005, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherScribner
ISBN-100743277708
ISBN-139780743277709
eBay Product ID (ePID)46587667

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Book TitleWatership Down : a Novel
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicClassics, Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Rabbits, General, Coming of Age, Fantasy / Epic
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Fiction
AuthorRichard Adams
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-282820
Reviews"Quite marvelous...A powerful new vision of the great chain of being."--The New York Times Book Review, "Spellbinding...Marvelous...A taut tale of suspense, hot pursuit and derring-do." -- Chicago Tribune, "Quite marvelous...A powerful new vision of the great chain of being." -- The New York Times Book Review, What a relief to read of characters who have honor and courage and dignity, who will risk their lives for others, whose love for their families and friends and community is enduring and effective, To capture the feeling of the verdant English landscape in Richard Adams's "Watership Down" (Atheneum, 496 pages, $29.99), first published in 1972, Aldo Galli painted in the real locations described in the story. In his finely wrought illustrations, the rabbits Hazel and Pipkin crouch beside the real Nuthanger Farm and Hazel, Bigwig and Fiver make their way across the real Hampshire downs. Mr. Galli brings a sense of intensified realism to his depictions in this 40th anniversary edition. Foliage is luxuriantly, impossibly green, and the edges of things-the feathers of birds, the fluff of dandelions-look as sharp as if they were cut from glass. As a gift, this edition would suit anyone over the age of 10, including adults.
SynopsisWINNER of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Now a Netflix animated miniseries starring James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Oscar and Grammy award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley. A worldwide bestseller for more than forty years, Watership Down is the compelling tale of a band of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world--"a classic yarn of discovery and struggle" ( The New York Times ). Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in the Hampshire Downs in Southern England, an idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of "suspense, hot pursuit, and derring-do" ( Chicago Tribune ) follows a band of rabbits in flight from the incursion of man and the destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they travel forth from their native Sandleford warren through harrowing trials to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. "A marvelous story of rebellion, exile, and survival" ( Sunday Telegraph ) this is an unforgettable literary classic for all ages., WINNER of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Now a Netflix animated miniseries starring James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Oscar and Grammy award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley. A worldwide bestseller for more, A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams'sWatership Downis a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society., Now with a new introduction by Madeline Miller, the New York Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe. The 50th anniversary edition of Richard Adam's timeless classic, the tale of a band of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world--"a classic yarn of discovery and struggle" ( The New York Times ). A worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey from their native Sandleford Warren, through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, and toward the dream of a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. "Spellbinding...Marvelous...A taut tale of suspense, hot pursuit and derring-do." -- Chicago Tribune
LC Classification NumberPR6019.O9

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  • Watership Down was the first novel I read as a child

    Watership Down was the first novel I read as a child. I'm now a 56 year-old teacher, but never forgot the impact this book had on me as a child. The story is a strong depiction of community, overcoming adversities and faith. I don't know why it took me so long to read it again. Wait, yes I do. I've been reading countless other books. I definately reccommend it.

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  • Perennial Classic

    I read this book many many years ago...then about a month ago a baby bunny came into my life. I am learning much about rabbits- smarter than our dogs, able to problem solve, huge range of dietary items and very affectionate. . So I bought the 5-pack of this classic to re-read give to my friends.

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  • It's a classic and a good read for everyone

    This is a very good book. I read it long ago and now I'm going to read it again. It is long but interesting and I'm glad I found it on ebay!

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  • FANTASTIC BOOK. EXCITING ADVENTURE AND TEAMWORK VALUES

    I’ve always loved this classic fictional novel. It’s compelling adventurous story is easy to read for 5th/6th grade up to adult. We grow to love the characters and miss them right away when the story ends.

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  • A Classic

    This book has now moved into the category of a clasic. And with good rason. I do my pleasure reading at night lying in bed. This book has been robbing me of sleep since I find it difficult to put down.

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  • Watership Down review

    Good book. I love the tv show. I wouldn't recommend the movie it is too bloody. My favorite character is pipkin because he is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I highly recommend the tv show. (Youtube) I would recommend this book.

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  • Great story for young and old!

    Watership Down is a great story for young and old!

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  • Awsome book

    I read this book as a teenager and I loved it. Now at age 42, it’s still a classic

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