Watership Down

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439176122

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Watership Down by Richard Adams Pdf

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

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241953235

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Watership Down by Richard Adams Pdf

40th anniversary edition of Richard Adams' picaresque saga about a motley band of rabbits - Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of our time. Sandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel's younger brother Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the land, but no one will listen. And why would they when it is Spring and the grass is fat and succulent? So together Hazel and Fiver and a few other brave rabbits secretly leave behind the safety and strictures of the warren and hop tentatively out into a vast and strange world. Chased by their former friends, hunted by dogs and foxes, avoiding farms and other human threats, but making new friends, Hazel and his fellow rabbits dream of a new life in the emerald embrace of Watership Down . . . 'A gripping story of rebellion in a rabbit warren and the subsequent adventures of the rebels. Adams has a poetic eye and a gift for storytelling which will speak to readers of all ages for many years to come' Sunday Times 'A masterpiece. The best story about wild animals since The Wind in the Willows. Very funny, exciting, often moving' Evening Standard 'A great book. A whole world is created, perfectly real in itself, yet constituting a deep incidental comment on human affairs' Guardian Richard Adams grew up in Berkshire, the son of a country doctor. After an education at Oxford, he spent six years in the army and then went into the Civil Service. He originally began telling the story of Watership Down to his two daughters and they insisted he publish it as a book. It quickly became a huge success with both children and adults, and won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal in 1972. Richard Adams has written many novels and short stories, including Shardik and The Plague Dogs.

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 1618 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 9781783015566

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Maia by Richard Adams Pdf

Sold into slavery to the dealer Lalloc by her mother when her stepfather seduces her, the beautiful 15-year-old Maia is almost raped by Genshed, one of Lalloc's employees but is saved by Occula, a black slave girl. With no-one but Occula at her side, Maia must summon all her courage, strength and intelligence as she navigates the seedy side of the Beklan empire.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon Spotlight
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534457065

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Watership Down by Anonim Pdf

Discover the adventures of the beloved rabbits from Watership Down—the animated TV miniseries now streaming on Netflix—in this beautiful storybook by Frank Cottrell-Boyce adapted from the TV scripts based on the Carnegie Medal–winning novel and timeless classic by Richard Adams. Set in the English countryside, Watership Down tells the tale of a small group of rabbits suddenly forced to abandon their warren and seek a safe home. As they set off to find a new place to live, they encounter all kinds of danger, from the landscape, from humans, and also from other rabbits! Will they find a new place to call home? Watership Down © 2018 Watership Down Television Limited A Netflix Original Series All rights reserved.

Author : Emily Ruskovich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 9780812994049

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Idaho by Emily Ruskovich Pdf

A tale told from multiple perspectives traces the complicated relationship between Ann and Wade on a rugged landscape and how they came together in the aftermath of his first wife's imprisonment for a violent murder.

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307808233

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Tales from Watership Down by Richard Adams Pdf

The “utterly captivating” (People) sequel to the beloved classic Watership Down, which introduced millions of readers to an extraordinary world of rabbits. • “It’s grand to see Mr. Adams’s characters again.” —The New York Times Book Review Tales From Watership Down returns to the unforgettable characters of Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion, and the legendary hero El-ahrairah, and also presents new heroes as they struggle to survive the cruelties of nature and the shortsighted selfishness of humankind, embark on new adventures, and recount traditional stories of rabbit mythology, charming us once again with imagination, heart, and wonder. A spellbinding book of courage and survival, these tales are an exciting invitation to come home to a beloved world.

Author : William Horwood
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 905 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781911420521

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Duncton Wood by William Horwood Pdf

The epic first novel in the allegorical fantasy series about the romance and adventures of a community of moles is “a breathtaking achievement” (The Washington Post). The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power. A solitary young mole, Bracken, leads the fight to free them. Only by putting his trust in the ancient Stone, a forgotten symbol of a great spiritual past, can Bracken find the strength to challenge Mandrake’s darkness. When Bracken falls in love with Rebecca, Mandrake’s daughter, the moles must make life and death choices as their extraordinary search for freedom and truth begins. Together, Bracken and Rebecca will embark on moving journey that will challenge them in ways they could never have imagined. But can they save Duncton before it’s too late? “A passionate, lyrical, appealing tale . . . Consistently absorbing . . . Enchanting.” —Cosmopolitan “A great big mole-epic with a great big theme.” —Daily Mail

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781783015702

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Day Gone By by Richard Adams Pdf

Richard Adams, author of 'Watership Down' and described recently as a legend of literature, was born in Newbury in 1920 as the replacement for a baby brother who died in the great influenza epidemic of 1917-19. His mother was well over 40 at the time of his birth, and his was a solitary childhood spent in a large garden. Here he explains how his days spent watching bird, beetles and wild creatures around his home engendered in him a lifelong love of nature. His years at prep and public school, at Oxford and in the army are all vividly described, and their influence on the recurrent themes in his writing of battle, leadership, friendship, bullying, solitude and longing made plain.

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780746647

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Shardik by Richard Adams Pdf

This brilliantly inventive fantasy epic by the award-winning author of Watership Down immerses the reader in a medieval world complete with created languages, detailed maps and elaborate traditions and rituals. Centring on the long-awaited reincarnation of a giant bear among the half-barbaric Orelgan people, Shardik's appearance sets off a violent chain of events as faith in his divinity sweeps the land. Closest to the bear is the hunter Kelderek, a naturally pious, ignorant, well-meaning man who becomes - in his dedication to Shardik - a prophet, victorious soldier, corrupt priest-king and ruler of an empire. A gripping tale of war, adventure, morality and slavery, horror and romance, Shardik is a remarkable exploration of mankind's universal desire for divine incarnation, and the corrosive influence of power. Recently ranked in the top 100 bestsellers over the past 40 years by the Sunday times, Shardik is a book for our age.

Author : Thessaly La Force
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780316225007

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My Ideal Bookshelf by Thessaly La Force Pdf

The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Rabbits in motion pictures
ISBN : 0025002600

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The Watership Down Film Picture Book by Richard Adams Pdf

Author : Richard Adams
Publisher : Ten Speed Graphic
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781984857217

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Watership Down by Richard Adams Pdf

A beautiful and faithful graphic novel adaptation of Richard Adams’s beloved story of a group of rabbits on an epic journey in search of home. “Every rabbit that stays behind is in great danger. We will welcome any rabbit who joins us.” Watership Down is a classic tale of survival, hope, courage, and friendship that has delighted and inspired readers around the world for more than fifty years. Masterfully adapted by award-winning author James Sturm and gorgeously illustrated by bestselling artist Joe Sutphin, this spectacular graphic novel will delight old fans and inspire new ones, bringing the joy of Watership Down to a new generation of readers.

Author : Frank Cottrell-Boyce,Macmillan Adult's Books,Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781509881659

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Watership Down by Frank Cottrell-Boyce,Macmillan Adult's Books,Macmillan Children's Books Pdf

Join the little rabbits on a big adventure in this beautiful giftbook edition of the animated TV mini series, Watership Down. Re-imagined by script-writer Tom Bidwell (My Mad Fat Diary), this classic tale has been made into a beautifully animated four-part mini series by the BBC and Netflix. Featuring stunning CG animation, emotive illustrations and text adapted from the TV scripts by award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, this retelling of the classic story is perfect for a family audience. Set in the English countryside, Watership Down tells the tale of a ragtag band of rabbits fleeing the destruction of their warren in search of safety and a new home. Their adventure is brought to life in this stunning gift picture storybook, which will be treasured by fans of the original novel, as well as new readers introduced to this epic tale by the television mini series. Watership Down © Watership Down Television Limited 2018. Licensed by ITV Ventures.

Author : Ronald Mathias Lockley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCLA:31158000537232

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The Private Life of the Rabbit by Ronald Mathias Lockley Pdf

Author : Diane Redmond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04-06
Category : Rabbits
ISBN : 0099408279

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Fiver's Dream by Diane Redmond Pdf

FIVER'S DREAM Fleeing the destruction of their warren, the rabbits encounter danger in their search for a new home.