King of the Cloud Forests
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This book was not what I was expecting. I only read one book of Morpurgo's before and I was excited to read more. Even though it was not as good as 'Private Peaceful', it still has some pleasant qualities. It is fast paced, unique and there a constant development between the characters. The ending was great.
However, there was times when I had to ask myself, 'what on earth am I reading?', but I soon got over that when I realised how cool the Yetis were. It certainly isn't a book that I am likely to come across again. That is for sure.
Every time I read a Michael Morpurgo book, I think I can't be more enthralled than the last one....then I am - AGAIN. This book is amazing. If you are the sceptical type, you'll think its all made up or maybe you are a believer. Whichever you are, this is an amazing story and Morpurgo deserves the title, 'The Master Storyteller'. It is the tale of Ashley Anderson and Uncle Sung, who make the long and dangerous journey from his father's mission in China to try to get home to England, travelling
A young boy escapes from China after the Japanese invasion and starts on a journey thru Tibet, Nepal and India to England. Through snow clad mountains and many storms, he fights the cold and hunger and comes across wolves and the yeti... he lives with the yeti for an year and learns about their life and their ways - his experience with the Yeti touches his life as nothing else... and he finds that many years ago a young doctor (who later won the novel prize for medicine) had lived with the yeti
Telling a story in a manner that holds the readers attention is I feel that Michael Morpurgo's skill. This book as of other books of the author deal with war, human relations and various things that hold a man to philosophical nature of the human nature. Easy and quick read with a fine story-line.
This book was beautifully written as are all MM books. The imagery was fantastic and the protagonist was relatable. It was just a tiny bit too fantastical for a five star from me, but I enjoyed every minute.
Michael Morpurgo was my favourite author as a kid and if I was 10 perhaps I would have rated this book a little higher. Even though the plot wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped and I would have preferred more character development, I still loved it. It made me feel very nostalgic and I didn't have to question why Michael Morpurgo was my favourite author.
A heartwarming story of a young boy who, with his Tibetan uncle escape the imminent attack from the Japanese in 1941 China. Morpurgo describes their arduous journey across the Himalayas, with simple clarity that invites you to form the cold and breathtaking world clearly in your imagination. Their journey is not only one of distance, but wisdom, strength and love. When separated from his loving uncle, the boy's extraordinary salvation from despair comes in the form of mythical, mysterious
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Title | : | King of the Cloud Forests |
Author | : | Michael Morpurgo |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 192 pages |
Published | : | September 30th 2006 by Egmont UK (first published 1987) |
Categories | : | Fiction. Childrens. Adventure. Fantasy |
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First things first: I fricken love the Yetis! They are the master race, no questions asked.***
This book was not what I was expecting. I only read one book of Morpurgo's before and I was excited to read more. Even though it was not as good as 'Private Peaceful', it still has some pleasant qualities. It is fast paced, unique and there a constant development between the characters. The ending was great.
However, there was times when I had to ask myself, 'what on earth am I reading?', but I soon got over that when I realised how cool the Yetis were. It certainly isn't a book that I am likely to come across again. That is for sure.
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Original Title: | King of the Cloud Forests |
ISBN: | 1405226684 (ISBN13: 9781405226684) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.79 From 891 Users | 59 ReviewsCommentary Based On Books King of the Cloud Forests
Quite an interesting read got hooked from first page and liked how the story flowedEvery time I read a Michael Morpurgo book, I think I can't be more enthralled than the last one....then I am - AGAIN. This book is amazing. If you are the sceptical type, you'll think its all made up or maybe you are a believer. Whichever you are, this is an amazing story and Morpurgo deserves the title, 'The Master Storyteller'. It is the tale of Ashley Anderson and Uncle Sung, who make the long and dangerous journey from his father's mission in China to try to get home to England, travelling
A young boy escapes from China after the Japanese invasion and starts on a journey thru Tibet, Nepal and India to England. Through snow clad mountains and many storms, he fights the cold and hunger and comes across wolves and the yeti... he lives with the yeti for an year and learns about their life and their ways - his experience with the Yeti touches his life as nothing else... and he finds that many years ago a young doctor (who later won the novel prize for medicine) had lived with the yeti
Telling a story in a manner that holds the readers attention is I feel that Michael Morpurgo's skill. This book as of other books of the author deal with war, human relations and various things that hold a man to philosophical nature of the human nature. Easy and quick read with a fine story-line.
This book was beautifully written as are all MM books. The imagery was fantastic and the protagonist was relatable. It was just a tiny bit too fantastical for a five star from me, but I enjoyed every minute.
Michael Morpurgo was my favourite author as a kid and if I was 10 perhaps I would have rated this book a little higher. Even though the plot wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped and I would have preferred more character development, I still loved it. It made me feel very nostalgic and I didn't have to question why Michael Morpurgo was my favourite author.
A heartwarming story of a young boy who, with his Tibetan uncle escape the imminent attack from the Japanese in 1941 China. Morpurgo describes their arduous journey across the Himalayas, with simple clarity that invites you to form the cold and breathtaking world clearly in your imagination. Their journey is not only one of distance, but wisdom, strength and love. When separated from his loving uncle, the boy's extraordinary salvation from despair comes in the form of mythical, mysterious
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