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Title: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques, Ian Schoenherr ISBN: 044100914X Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: March, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.1
Rating: 5
Summary: Passed with 'flying colors
Comment: When I got 'Castaways' from a librarian, I thought- 'Hmmm, interesting.' I didn't have very high expectations after reading his other works outside of the Redwall plot (Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales) which in my opinion were horrible.
But I was wrong. This tale about a mute boy and his dog, aboard the Flying Dutchman with cruel hearted crew members and a horrible captain. When the Angel curses the ship and its crew to eternal voyages, this young boy and his dog are passed over because of their innocence. With the boy receiveing the gift of speech and a telepathic connection with his dog, the are sent to help the oppressed people staying young forever....
Most of this book is centered on the boy and his dog helping an old lady to find clues that lead to the deed proving her ownership of the land and stopping the tyrannic developing company. Jaques uses the characteristic riddle-to-find-something-that-saves-everyone ideas that sprinkle the whole Redwall series. Personally, you get along a lot better not trying to solve the riddles- seeing as it takes the genius people in the books a while to finish.
A wonderful book, and I think you should buy it- fan of sword bearing rodents or not.
Rating: 4
Summary: Castaways!
Comment: ISBN#0-399-23601-5
PRICE $$$
PAGES-327
PUBLISHER- PHILOMEL BOOKS
PUBLISHING DATE-2001
BOOK REVIEW
THE CASTAWAY OF THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
The Castaway of the Flying Dutchman, a mystery adventure by Brian Jacques is a story in three parts.
The first part, The Ship, takes place on board the boat, The Flying Dutchman. Neb, a mute boy, Den, a dog and Captain Vanderdecken are the main characters in this part. The crew of the ship tries to round Cape Horn at the bottom of South American. Often a place where there are great storms, the crew encounters a large storm, where everyone is thrown overboard. It is only Neb and Ben who are saved. An angel saves them and gives them special 'gifts' such as the gift of speech and eternal life. The angel also says that' wherever you go you must help the people in need'.
In Part 2, called The Shepherd, Neb and Den having been washed up on the beach are brought back to health by a shepherd, named Luis. After three years living with him, another storm comes and while trying to herd the sheep, Luis falls from a cliff and is killed. Neb has a vision from their special angel. Hearing a bell Neb is told he must leave at this time.
In Part 3, The Village, the year is 1896 in England. Neb and Den have changed their names to Ben and Neb. They arrive in a small village by train, having once again been directed by their angel. There they find a lady being tormented by a gang called the Grange Gang. Ben taking pity on the old lady tells Neb to attack them, which drives the gang away. There he finds that businessmen are going to knock down the village, and replace it with a cement factory. Since Ben is always supposed to 'do good' he goes out to find the lost deed to the town to protect its future. To find out whether Ben finds the lost deed and saves the village you'll have to read the book. I would suggest this book to both genders and for people who enjoy a good mystery and adventure. Some of the reading in this book is kind of hard so I would suggest this to people in 5th-9th grades.
Rating: 4
Summary: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman
Comment: Also the author of the Redwall series, Brian Jacques creates yet another thrilling story that will keep kids of all ages on the edge of their seats. A fourteen year old, scraggly, thin boy, named Neb, and his faithful companion, a black dog, Ben, get trapped on a ship, the Flying Dutchman, with an obsessed captain, Vanderdecken. In a violent storm, the ship sinks, but Neb and Ben are rescued by an angel. After two hundred years, the odd couple end up in a small, remote village and meet a kind, old widow named Mrs. Winn. She is trying to save her town from being turned into a limestone quarry by the evil and arogant, Mr. Obadaih Smithers. This begins an adventure and mystery for Neb and Ben as they uncover old Byzantine artifacts and mysterious messages, while also trying to stay away from the dangerous Grange Gang. Will Neb and Ben be able to save the village and people of Chaplevale?
I rate this book four stars for its thrilling tale of triumph over evil. Best for kids 11-15 years old.
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Title: The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques, Thomas Gordon ISBN: 0399239995 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 31 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.99 |
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Title: Triss (Redwall, Book 15) by Brian Jacques, David Elliot ISBN: 0399237232 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 30 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $23.99 |
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Title: Taggerung (Redwall, Book 14) by Brian Jacques, Peter Standley ISBN: 0441009689 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Marlfox (Redwall, Book 11) by Brian Jacques ISBN: 0441006930 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: January, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Long Patrol (Redwall, Book 10) by Brian Jacques ISBN: 0441005993 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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