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- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPuffin
- Publication dateApril 27, 1978
- Dimensions4.37 x 0.35 x 7.13 inches
- ISBN-109780140301960
- ISBN-13978-0140301960
- Lexile measure890L
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Product details
- ASIN : 0140301968
- Publisher : Puffin; First Edition (April 27, 1978)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780140301960
- ISBN-13 : 978-0140301960
- Lexile measure : 890L
- Item Weight : 3.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.37 x 0.35 x 7.13 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,801,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #52,570 in Children's Friendship Books
- #110,737 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it a great read with an engaging story that adults could enjoy as well. The book was recommended by an elementary reading teacher for their 8-year-old grandson.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it a great read with no modern technology. The book is recommended by elementary reading teachers and is a classic from their childhood.
"...will never lose the ability to imagine whilst this wonderful novel is part of any persons library...." Read more
"...I read this book as a child (female) in England. It is an incredible book about a boy who finds a different kind of friend in a dump. Heartwarming...." Read more
"Recommended by elementary reading teacher for my 8 years grandson. Says he's reading it now & enjoying it." Read more
"My all-time favorite book as a child. I have read this over and over both as a child and as an adult...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story quality. They find it a great book for kids and adults alike, with a timeless classic about friendship and how friends look after each other. The camaraderie in the story is also appreciated.
"...It's a timeless classic that I have read twice with a gap of 4 decades or thereabouts...." Read more
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"I read this aloud to my 8 year old son. He loved the camaraderie in the story." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014This review is 40 years too late but I do not think that Stig will mind.
It's a timeless classic that I have read twice with a gap of 4 decades or thereabouts.
The first time was a paperback and this time it was an eBook.
It's still just as special as it was in the 20th century. Times have changed but this novel id still a perfect example of imagination. We will never lose the ability to imagine whilst this wonderful novel is part of any persons library.
It will not change your life but it will hopefully make you smile and that's more than good enough a reason to highly recommend this treasure of literature.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013Love It!
I read this book as a child (female) in England. It is an incredible book about a boy who finds a different kind of friend in a dump. Heartwarming. Every child should read this book.
THIS SELLER: Honest advertising/description, reasonably priced, excellent packaging, prompt arrival. You now have 1 more loyal customer. Thank you.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019Recommended by elementary reading teacher for my 8 years grandson. Says he's reading it now & enjoying it.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015Childhood memories.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014My all-time favorite book as a child. I have read this over and over both as a child and as an adult. We have a child coming to visit as part of the Fresh Air Scheme and thought he might like the book read to him.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017My 11 year old loved it, despite not wanting to initially. A classic from my childhood. Deserves to be read more widely.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020I read this aloud to my 8 year old son. He loved the camaraderie in the story.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017We used to have this story on cassette tape and the whole family loved it. We're excited to have it in book form and be able to read it whenever we want. It's a great story for kids that adults can enjoy as well.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing memories
Gift for my grandson amazing book I enjoyed my sons enjoyed now my grandson can enjoy
- Peter garnerReviewed in Sweden on January 24, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Really a good book.
Love the book, as a young lad 50 odd years ago I read this book so I've bought it for the grandchildren so they can learn about it. It's important for children to read aswell.
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christellleeeReviewed in France on October 1, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Belle édition.
Livre commandé et utilisé par mon fils en classe de 4eme Asb. Belle édition.
- Johnny CReviewed in India on June 22, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Good read
- Shane DriscollReviewed in Australia on February 14, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me feel young
Brought back youthful memories as I read it to my grandson.