The Sea of Adventure
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Yes, the original artwork is stunning and I'm thrilled to have had the chance to see it.
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I have tried to resist but it's no good - I will start reading 'The Sea of Adventure' tonight.
I believe it starts with the children recovering from illness.
I believe it starts with the children recovering from illness.
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It does, Francis, and that's why (under doctor's orders to have a holiday rather than go back to school) they persuade Bill to take them on a bird-watching trip. Going with them vicariously will surely do you a lot of good as well!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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You just inspired me to take a look to see if I could order the Macmillan copie of Sea of Adventure as well. Do you know where I could buy it and how to identifie the Macmillan book? When I had a quick look I only found the "new" covers, that's why I ask. Thanks!
Yes, Sea of Adventure was always my favorite book of the Series and I also think the favorite of all of Enid books I know.
Yes, Sea of Adventure was always my favorite book of the Series and I also think the favorite of all of Enid books I know.
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Yes ...I've always thought he was very underrated!Moonraker wrote:I can just imagine you as Horace Tripalong, Francis!
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How could such a noble and distinguished character ever be underrated??
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Oh dear he looks like me.
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Not last time I saw you John! I hope you haven't been very ill?
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- Anita Bensoussane
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You can see the original wraparound Macmillan dustwrapper in the Cave. Beneath the wrapper, most copies have embossed boards showing Horace Tipperlong being knocked to the ground, though I believe some later editions had plain boards. Click on this link and scroll down to "Further Illustrations" to see the boards:Dinah Cunningham wrote:You just inspired me to take a look to see if I could order the Macmillan copie of Sea of Adventure as well. Do you know where I could buy it and how to identifie the Macmillan book? When I had a quick look I only found the "new" covers, that's why I ask. Thanks!
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The book comes up regularly on eBay and most sellers include pictures of the wrapper, boards, etc. Good luck with getting a copy!
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
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I think the dark glasses are very 'cool'.Courtenay wrote:How could such a noble and distinguished character ever be underrated??
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And very elegant legs to show off, as well.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Thankfully, I can't see any resemblance!Lucky Star wrote:Oh dear he looks like me.
That picture of Horace Tipperlong used to make me shudder as a child. His spindly, twiggy figure and sticking up hair reminded me of the rather scary Raggety from the Rupert books/TV series and he seemed to loom in a sinister manner, standing atop the cliffs like that, despite looking somewhat pathetic overall. The fact that his dark glasses completely hid his eyes added to the feeling that there was something shifty about him.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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- Francis
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He doesn't really inspire affection in any way despite being essentially harmless.
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Wow! Now you say it, I can see the resemblance! I always found Raggety a bit scary too!Anita Bensoussane wrote:
That picture of Horace Tipperlong used to make me shudder as a child. His spindly, twiggy figure and sticking up hair reminded me of the rather scary Raggety from the Rupert books/TV series and he seemed to loom in a sinister manner, standing atop the cliffs like that, despite looking somewhat pathetic overall. The fact that his dark glasses completely hid his eyes added to the feeling that there was something shifty about him.
Mind you, the other character (I forget his name?) in this photo I found even scarier!
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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