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Watership Down: A Novel

by Richard Adams

Watership Down: A Novel Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is 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.

Review:

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

Review:

"A classic....A great book." Los Angeles Times

Review:

"Quite marvelous....A powerful new vision of the great chain of being." The New York Times Book Review

Synopsis:

The phenomenal world seller for over 30 years returns to its original publishing home in a beautiful new edition.
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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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K Magill, July 27, 2008 (view all comments by K Magill)
I first read Watership Down when I was ten years old, and for a long time afterwards it was my very favorite novel: the sense of adventure, the emotionally engaging characters (quite an accomplishment for a tale whose stars are rabbits!), and the lovely pastoral setting make it a perfect match for kids who are big fans of fantasy novels such as the Redwall series but who are looking for something more challenging.

This is no children's novel, mind you. I've read Watership Down several times as an adult. Each time I return to it, the story's environmentally-conscious message, Adams' emphasis on man's capacity to destroy the world that he shares with so many other creatures, hits home a little bit harder. The quick-paced narrative makes this a great read-aloud and conversation-starter for folks raising children to be conscious and compassionate world citizens. Of course, this is a rousing good read for those without kids, too!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780743277709
Author:
Adams, Richard
Publisher:
Scribner Book Company
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Rabbits
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Adventure fiction
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Copyright:
2005
Edition Number:
Reprint ed.
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
November 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
476
Dimensions:
7.36x6.09x1.07 in. .91 lbs.
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