- Paperback: 213 pages
- Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd; New edition edition (Jan 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0749748001
- ISBN-13: 978-0749748005
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 222 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #411,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The first of four books that have been described as Enid Blyton's all-time favourite series, this was originally published in 1939. And, as a fantasy for children aged between 4 and 7, it has aged remarkably well. When their father starts a new job in the country, Joe, Beth and Frannie embark on a completely new life. Theyre excited enough by the prospect of days filled with bucolic freedom and the thoughts of leaving behind the dirty houses and the chimneys of the town they hate so much that they have little time to imagine the adventures that lie ahead. Blyton paints a quaint picture of a countryside teeming with flowers and streams, animals and birds, and one that will appeal to todays younger readers as much as their wartime predecessors. Theres an abundance of hearty breakfasts and sunny play-filled days and it doesnt take long for the threesome to come across a wood that seems just a little bit different. Naturally the attractions of the magical wood are too much to resist and before they know it the children have performed a Good Samaritan act for a group of elves and are standing at the foot of the Faraway Tree, the most magic tree in the world. From the top of this tree you could end up anywhere, the children are told, before being warned never to do so by one of the grateful elves. Again, the temptation is too much to resist and up they climb, opening the door to an enchanting series of encounters with the likes of Silky the Fairy, and the toffee-loving Moon-Face. (Kirkus UK)
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Jo, Bessie and Fanny move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep! And in the wood stands the magic Faraway Tree, and in that tree live the magical characters that soon become their new friends - Moon-Face, Silky the fairy, and Saucepan Man. Together they visit the strange lands (the Roundabout Land, the Land of Ice and Snow, Toyland and the Land of Take What You Want!) which lie at the top of the tree and have the most exciting adventures - and narrow escapes!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful,
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This review is from: Enchanted Wood (Paperback)
This is a wonderfully written book, full of mystery and humor. My daughter enjoys the stories tremendously and looks forward to bedtime reading. The book fuels her imagination and allows her to create her own enchanted wood as she sees it in her mind. Thirty years ago my mother read me the same book and I have never forgotten the tales. I am enjoying the run down memory lane.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why the changes?,
By neohaligonian (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Enchanted Wood (Paperback)
This was my favourite book as a child growing up in England. I've ordered the book for friends and their children and have found that, in this edition, the names of the characters have been changed from Jo, Bessie and Fanny to Joe, Beth and Frannie--why?! I believe they changed the name of Dick to Rick in The Magic Faraway Tree as well.Aside from that, these are wonderful books for children that stand the test of time. The stories are very exciting and the colourful folk of the Faraway Tree will be remembered fondly by any children lucky enough to read this book (or have it read to them).
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant book,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Enchanted Wood (Paperback)
The enchanted wood is a fab book its about three children Joe,Beth and Frannie. They live in the contry side and they find a magic tree and up the tree they make loads of friends but at the top of the tree there are lands some lands are good and some lands are bad. If you liked the sound of that you will have to get the book!!!!!!!!!!!
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