$16.62. Anyone who has read Watership Down and found it delightful (as I did) will probably enjoy this text as well. Watership Down In Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Weird Tales Magazines, Fairy Tale Books, Sonnets From The Portuguese, Tales Of A Wayside Inn, Fairy Tales & Fantasy Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Weird Tales Pulps Magazines, Wilhelm Grimm Fairy Tale Books, Fairy Tale Children & Young Adult Fiction Books, Weird Tales 1940-1979 Magazines Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Watership Down (Watership Down, #1) and Tales from Watership Down (Watership Down, #2) I first would say that I have never encountered an author with the imagination of Mr. Adams. Finally, the bulk of the book offers extended rabbit mythology; primarily about the Prince with a Thousand Enemies. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are … No one could. Anyone who has read Watership Down and found it delightful (as I did) will probably enjoy this text as well. Tales from Watership Down by Richard Adams, Mar 01, 1998, Avon edition, Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. No one could. Adams returns to the vivid and distinctive world he created in that enduring work, reacquainting readers with the characters we know and love, including Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion and the legendary … Coltsfoot’s story of the ghost had me so entranced I found myself in the story itself. In this book, El Ahrairah overcomes the challenges by sheer persistence, with no tricks (he pulls a minor deception on a badger, but nothing compared with the elaborate tricks he used in the mythic tales in Watership Down). It took 25 years, but Richard Adams eventually wrote a sequel to Watership Down in 1996, titled Tales from Watership Down. Sure, it's not Watership Down, but still an excellent read. This was a great follow up to my favorite book of all times. It just can't be done. However, instead of a full blown novel, Adams wrote 19 short stories about the rabbits. Ghostly Tales from the Lost Summer of 1816 - Frankenstein, The Vampyre & Other Stor... Road To Somewhere: Book Two in the Clearwater Series ~ A Small Town Contemporary Ro... Snowflakes and Apple Blossom "A Supernatural Page-Turner" (Benjamin Bradstock Tales... Redemption: One Woman's Dream to Overcome Oppression: Find Family, Love, and Forgiv... GENT: An Enemies to Lovers Standalone Romance (#BitterSweetHeat Book 1), The Arrangement Series: The Complete Collection : Omnibus Vol. Tales from Watership Down is a collection of 19 short stories by Richard Adams, published in 1996 as a follow-up to Adams's highly successful 1972 novel about rabbits, Watership Down. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Green Ember (The Green Ember Series: Book 1). One section deals with the further adventures of Hazel and his followers. or writing a sequel to Tolstoy's "War And Peace". Does that mean I stopped reading it, absolutely not. Tales of el-ahrairah along with some of the sandleford and watership down rabbits. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Read "Maia". A remembrance of living in the English countryside nearly seventy years ago and exploring all the simple things and pleasant things around in the fields, the woods, and the hedges in the days when an eight years old could safely fetch the cows along the main road to be milked at six o'clock in the morning without the slightest risk from traffic or strangers. That being said, it does feel a little forced at times. His journeys after the encounter with the Black Rabbit of Inle are indeed epic in scope and content. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Please try again. The man was a genius when it came to story telling and his books are magical. What this book is is a wonderful companion and extension to the original story. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Evoking epic themes, the novel follows the rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to establish a new home (the hill of Tales from Watership Down is a collection of nineteen short stories by Richard Adams, published in 1996 as a follow-up to Adams's highly successful 1972 novel about rabbits, Watership Down. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2016. Trying to write a sequel to it is like someone writing a sequel to Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" (which someone did a few years back: it was awful!) Read "The Plague Dogs". To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I am further enriched by it and shall continue to look at those rabbits in the grassy meadow near my house with perpetual wonder and respect. Four or five stories of the legendary El-ahrairah (the rabbits' Robin Hood) open the book, and then more chapters that do seem to be a continuation of the original book follow. This book is absolutely captivating. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016. Tales of el-ahrairah along with some of the sandleford and watership down rabbits. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2019. I found the stories here wonderful and fascinating. Free shipping. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 335 pages and is available in Mass Market Paperback format. Something went wrong. A remembrance of living in the English countryside nearly seventy years ago and exploring all the simple things and pleasant things around in the fields, the woods, and the hedges in the days when an eight years old could safely fetch the cows along the main road to be milked at six o'clock in the morning without the slightest risk from traffic or strangers. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2018. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019. This was a good follow up to Watership Down. It consists of a number of short stories of rabbit mythology, followed by several chapters featuring many of the characters introduced in the earlier book. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Tales from Watership Down (Puffin Books Book 2). They are broken up into three sections, each presenting a different type of tale. I love the names the rabbits have! A spellbinding book of courage and survival, these tales are an exciting … Whether it is just a pop culture joke or reference or a major theme in the film, they are intended to keep the adult audience engaged and thinking. The chapter is noted to take place two or three days after Nyreem was taken to the warren, and she has become an admirer of Sandwort's. I first would say that I have never encountered an author with the imagination of Mr. Adams. Tales from Watership Down [edit | edit source] Sandwort is the focus of chapter 17 of Tales from Watership Down, as the chapter is also called Sandwort. Sure, it's not Watership Down, but still an excellent read. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. If you have not read the original story of Watership Down, I advise you do before reading this book. Enchanting writing. Great to meet all my animal friends again in new adventures. The winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Award for Children’s Literature, he currently lives in Hampshire, England. Here are just a few examples of books that are similar to Watership Down. Please try again. Richard Adams is the author of many bestselling novels, including A collection of short stories rather than a fully coherent narrative. Tales From Watership Down returns to these unforgettable characters, 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. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Tales From Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams's bestselling Watership Down, the enduring classic of contemporary literature that introduced millions of readers to a vivid and distinctive world. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2014. It just can't be done. The first edition of the novel was published in August 5th 1996, and was written by Richard Adams. He is described as strongly built and self-willed. El-ahrairah does not come off as a begger as some reviewers have said, but more of an epic hero than in WD. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Read "Shardik". Read "Maia". But in Watership Down, the El Ahrairah stories are all humorous, telling how El Ahrairah used his brains, imagination, and sheer trickery to get the better of his enemies. Tales from Watership Down is a collection of 19 short stories by Richard Adams, published in 1996 as a follow-up to Adams's highly successful 1972 novel about rabbits, Watership Down. only be noticed by the adults watching. Trying to write a sequel to it is like someone writing a sequel to Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" (which someone did a few years back: it was awful!) As for the bad reviews this book gets, I encourage you to dive into the works of Richard Adams. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2020. Sold by Burlington MA- Used Book Superstore -new books too and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. 1-26. I could see this being used in conjunction with Watership Down to truly go deep into the story. But in Watership Down, the El Ahrairah stories are all humorous, telling how El Ahrairah used his brains, imagination, and sheer trickery to get the better of his enemies. This is a compilation of stories ranging from the mysterious and ever so loved El-Ahrairah to stories straight from the rabbits themselves and so on. Yes, this is not "Watership Down". Tales from Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams's bestselling classic Watership Down, which won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. I shall cherish your Watership Down books for years to come. I found part III of the book a welcome return to much loved characters. Enchanting writing. They are broken up into three sections, each presenting a different type of tale. Fiver foresees great danger to the rabbits' home warren. Tales from Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams's best-selling Watership Down, the enduring classic of contemporary literature that introduced millions of readers to a … Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019. Children's Christian Action & Adventure Fiction, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. If you loved watership down this is a must. Come back to the excitement and enchantment, to the heartsoaring wonder of a place called Watership Down. That being said, it does feel a little forced at times. I shall cherish your Watership Down books for years to come. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. A sequel to the 1974 novel, Watership Down. In one of them the rabbit hero, El-ahrairah, obtains for his people the sense of smell, in another he saves them from an invasion by rats. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Read "Shardik". However, note it is not a "sequel" as is sometimes said. It has Bigwig, Hazel, Fiver and most of the rest of the Watership warren rabbits. One section deals with the further adventures of Hazel and his followers. This is a compilation of stories ranging from the mysterious and ever so loved El-Ahrairah to stories straight from the rabbits themselves and so on. In this semi-sequel to "Watership Down", Adams offers almost 20 stories for rabbit fans. What this book is is a wonderful companion and extension to the original story. His journeys after the encounter with the Black Rabbit of Inle are indeed epic in scope and content. Mr. Adams could never write something like that again. A mixed lot, nowhere near as good as the novel it follows. This was a great follow up to my favorite book of all times. It goes deeper into the mythology and stories that made Watership Down truly unique. Free shipping. Watership Down (Scribner Classics) by Adams, Richard (October 23, 2012) Hardcover, Richard Adams 1972 WATERSHIP DOWN Macmillan Publishing Co. NY 2nd Printing HC/DJ. Coltsfoot’s story of the ghost had me so entranced I found myself in the story itself. I can only pray your daughters can continue your Watership Down saga. Read WD. This book is absolutely captivating. I have just been reading some reviews of this, which go from excellent to awful in terms of how it is. As readers of Watership Down (1974) will recall, Adams reached classic heights of inspired storytelling in that fable of the animal kingdom, performing a finely calibrated juggling act between the rea Having reread the book it is interesting to read more of some of the characters but this is not a sequel, just extra padding. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. I found part III of the book a welcome return to much loved characters. Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018. A mixed lot, nowhere near as good as the novel it follows. He is brilliant. by Richard Adams. I am further enriched by it and shall continue to look at those rabbits in the grassy meadow near my house with perpetual wonder and respect. A spellbinding book of courage and survival, these tales are an exciting invitation to come home to a beloved world. Another section dwells on stories told between rabbits about other rabbits. He and his wife live in the south of England. Another masterpiece by Richard Adams of our beloved rabbits El ahrairah, Rabscuttle, Hazel, Fiver, Big Wig and friends. In one of the most enduring classics of contemporary literature, author Richard Adams enthralled millions of readers by creating a glorious world of danger and discovery at once uniquely strange and strikingly similar to our own. This book contains several different types of stories: the first few are tales of the mythic character "El Ahrairah" (the prince with a thousand enemies). In this book, El Ahrairah overcomes the challenges by sheer persistence, with no tricks (he pulls a minor deception on a badger, but nothing compared with the elaborate tricks he used in the mythic tales in Watership Down). Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019. I found the stories here wonderful and fascinating. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Tales From Watership Down returns to these unforgettable characters, 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. This was a good follow up to Watership Down. Largely consistent with the original although the one re the rabbit that smelt of mankind made me wonder how the hutch rabbits were assimilated so easily in the main book. Fiver, a small, young rabbit, has a gift: He can tell when things are going to happen and he can sense whether they will be good or bad. Tales From Watership Down returns to these unforgettable characters, 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. Four or five stories of the legendary El-ahrairah (the rabbits' Robin Hood) open the book, and then more chapters that do seem to be a continuation of the original book follow. El-ahrairah does not come off as a begger as some reviewers have said, but more of an epic hero than in WD. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2016. Another section dwells on stories told between rabbits about other rabbits. $20.54 previous price $20.54. Having reread the book it is interesting to read more of some of the characters but this is not a sequel, just extra padding. 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