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Watership Down

by Richard Adams

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ISBN13: 9780380002931
ISBN10: 0380002930
Condition: Standard
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Staff Pick

Bunnies, community, fantasy, adventure, danger — a classic pick for anyone who likes Brian Jacques, C. S. Lewis, or Erin Hunter.
Recommended by Mary Z., Powells.com

A heart-rending narrative about displacement and the struggle to define "home" disguised as cute animal story. A favorite across the world for generations of readers, and for good reason. Bring a hankie.
Recommended by M.A.S., Powell's City of Books

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One of the most acclaimed, best-loved novels of the 20th century, here is the remarkable epic adventure of courage and survival, as a hardy band of rabbits flee the destruction of their fragile community to face overwhelming adversity in pursuit of a glorious dream called "home".

Review:

"Spellbinding....Marvelous....A taut tale of suspense, hot pursuit, and derring-do." Chicago Tribune

Review:

"Quite Marvelous....A Powerful New Vision of the Great Chain of Being." The New York Times Book Review

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"A Classic....A great book." Los Angeles Times
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About the Author

Richard Adams is the author of many bestselling novels, including Watership Down, Shardik, The Plague Dogs, The Girl in a Swing, Maia, and Traveller, as well as several works of nonfiction, including his autobiographical The Day Gone By.
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danimccutcheon, September 30, 2011 (view all comments by danimccutcheon)
Re-reading this classic after twenty years, and it's as charming as ever. Especially if you or your children love rabbits, this tale is even more endearing. Powerfully engaging characters, and great for opening up kids' eyes and ears to the sights and sounds of nature.
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hazel-rah, July 26, 2009 (view all comments by hazel-rah)

So many people (some of them here) comment that they are reading this book again, and again, and again throughout their lives - they have lost count of how many times. I know exactly what they mean. Every time I lift this book from the shelf, I am drawn in again by its complex characters, compelling story, and Adams' tense but not overbearing analogies to 20th century political crises (here, of course, acted out by rabbits). I could recommend few other English novels to my friends more highly.

Additionally, this would make a particularly nice gift to smart and dedicated young adults, as well. My father first introduced me 'Watership Down' in my early teens. Though it is a bit intense, I was both flattered by his gesture and stunned by what the book taught me about history, empathy, courage, and the human condition. I would imagine that I have read it nearly every of the 20+ years since.
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MWilson25, July 15, 2009 (view all comments by MWilson25)
I just finished reading this novel for what was at least my fourth or fifth time, and it remains as compelling now as when I first turned its pages. Full of suspense and intrigue, it's a fascinating window into a world more real than one might dare imagine. Truly one of the greatest novels of the last fifty years.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780380002931
Author:
Adams, Richard
Publisher:
Avon
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
British and irish
Subject:
Adventure stories
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Rabbits
Subject:
Survival
Subject:
Adventure fiction
Copyright:
1972
Publication Date:
19760101
Binding:
Mass Market Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
6.94x4.36x1.14 in. .53 lbs.
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Product details 496 pages Avon - English 9780380002931 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

Bunnies, community, fantasy, adventure, danger — a classic pick for anyone who likes Brian Jacques, C. S. Lewis, or Erin Hunter.

by Mary Z.
"Staff Pick" by ,

A heart-rending narrative about displacement and the struggle to define "home" disguised as cute animal story. A favorite across the world for generations of readers, and for good reason. Bring a hankie.

by M.A.S.
"Review" by , "Spellbinding....Marvelous....A taut tale of suspense, hot pursuit, and derring-do."
"Review" by , "Quite Marvelous....A Powerful New Vision of the Great Chain of Being."
"Review" by , "A Classic....A great book."
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