Watership Down
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B003NGXOSI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 497 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Like most great novels, Watership Down is a rich story that can be read (and reread) on many different levels. The story follows a warren of Berkshire rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a land developer. Watership Down has been a staple of high-school English classes for years. As much about freedom, ethics, and human nature as it is about a bunch of bunnies looking for a warm hidey-hole and some mates, Watership Down will continue to make the transition from classroom desk to bedside table for many generations to come. Despite the fact that i
The time is now -- or tomorrow -- or always. The characterization and compelling plot fuse, transcending the animal world and illuminating man's great humanity -- and terrible inhumanity. Their behavior is consistent with the laws of nature, yet each is endowed with an unforgettable personality. The heroes of this tale are animals -- wild rabbits. The setting is the rolling hills and meadows of England. Buckminster Fuller. "WATERSHIP DOWN is one of those great stories, destined to be a classic, that every once in a long while lets us know the universe has something really mysteriously great going for humanity." --R. WATERSHIP DOWN is a saga of the maverick band who set out, against all odds, on a quest for a new home, a better society
"The best book from the animal's point of view" according to Solari. Richard Adams used to make up stories about little bunnies for his daughters during long car rides in the English country. One day, infuriated at a lousy children’s book he bought, he considered: “I can do better than that”. The result is one of England’s most beloved young reader’s novels.The story of Watership Down, edited originally in 1972, starts when the rabbit Fiver begins to have visions showing a great catastrophe destroying his c. Sheri said Review of the large Scribner Classics hardcover. This is a review of the very large, very heavy Scribner Classics hardcover edition, with the brown cover and gold type. You may want to buy this edition (as I did) because you think this is a classic worth passing along to your children. Is it worth it? As mentioned, it's VERY LARGE and VERY HEAVY. You or your child must have strong hands or a sturdy lap for comfortable reading. The illustrations are very colorful, beautiful, and detailed (although I thought the facial. "Review and summery for Watership down - Isabella Perez" according to sheila Hawkins. Isabella PerezMrs. MayerLanguage Arts 8March Review and summery for Watership down - Isabella Perez Isabella PerezMrs. MayerLanguage Arts 8March 30, 2016 I thought this was a great book because of it lively detail and its action. Watership Down is about a group of rabbits on a journey to find their new home and gaining or making new friends along the way. In this book the group of rabbits lead by Hazel or other wise known as Hazel-rah encounters many problems. The biggest one being their fight against Efrafa and this would be known as Man vs Man. This adventure takes. 0, 2016 I thought this was a great book because of it lively detail and its action. Watership Down is about a group of rabbits on a journey to find their new home and gaining or making new friends along the way. In this book the group of rabbits lead by Hazel or other wise known as Hazel-rah encounters many problems. The biggest one being their fight against Efrafa and this would be known as Man vs Man. This adventure takes