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bungadinding's review against another edition
2.0
It's not bad. Tapi mungkin karena sudah lebih dulu terbiasa dengan seri Lima Sekawan, rasanya nggak ada yang baru sama sekali dari seri ini. Cuma nama anak-anak tokohnya diganti, dan Timmy si anjing diganti jadi Kiki si Kakatua (aku lebih suka Timmy pula). So yah, it's okay, but I'm not sure I like it. Agak bosan.
fionaab's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
onemikescott's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
butterflied4life's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
grahamsoper's review against another edition
5.0
The Island of Adventure - Enid Blyton
First published in 1944, this is the first of an incredible series of eight books by the brilliant children’s author, Enid Blyton. It introduces readers to Philip Mannering, his sister Dinah, their two friends Jack and Lucy-Ann Trent, plus Jack’s pet parrot Kiki.
In this book, the four children and Kiki travel to stay with Philip and Dinah’s aunt and uncle at their remote house Craggy-Tops on the rugged coast of Cornwall. They quickly make an enemy of the servant Jo-Jo but find a new friend in birdwatcher Bill Smugs.
Before very long, however, the four children are caught up in an exciting mystery involving the nearby Isle of Gloom. What’s the story about the strange lights that Jack sees one night, first from a ship along the coast, and then on the cliffs near Craggy-Tops? Someone seems to be on the Isle of Gloom, even though Jo-Jo says nobody can get to it anymore. But someone is there and the children aim to find out what have they been doing in the old abandoned copper mines there? And what does it all have to do with Bill,
But the mystery soon turns into the dangerous adventure that awaits them in the abandoned copper mines and secret tunnels beneath the sea.
Children of all ages will love this book, as indeed they will love the other seven books in the series too.
First published in 1944, this is the first of an incredible series of eight books by the brilliant children’s author, Enid Blyton. It introduces readers to Philip Mannering, his sister Dinah, their two friends Jack and Lucy-Ann Trent, plus Jack’s pet parrot Kiki.
In this book, the four children and Kiki travel to stay with Philip and Dinah’s aunt and uncle at their remote house Craggy-Tops on the rugged coast of Cornwall. They quickly make an enemy of the servant Jo-Jo but find a new friend in birdwatcher Bill Smugs.
Before very long, however, the four children are caught up in an exciting mystery involving the nearby Isle of Gloom. What’s the story about the strange lights that Jack sees one night, first from a ship along the coast, and then on the cliffs near Craggy-Tops? Someone seems to be on the Isle of Gloom, even though Jo-Jo says nobody can get to it anymore. But someone is there and the children aim to find out what have they been doing in the old abandoned copper mines there? And what does it all have to do with Bill,
But the mystery soon turns into the dangerous adventure that awaits them in the abandoned copper mines and secret tunnels beneath the sea.
Children of all ages will love this book, as indeed they will love the other seven books in the series too.
imyerhero's review against another edition
4.0
Philip and Dinah Mannering and Lucy-Ann and Jack Trent have had the best of luck in being allowed to spend summer break together at the Mannering’s home – a castle, actually – Craggy Tops. They spend most of their time crawling along the beaches and hills and cliffs near Craggy Tops looking at birds and trying to find a way to get out to the mysterious island they see every once in a while through the fog out on the ocean. Unfortunately, their only options are Bill Smuggs, a friendly but secretive man studying birds on the cliffs, and Joe the grumpy handyman for Craggy Tops. But when they find a secret passage between the cellar and the beach, things begin to get creepy and the children decide they need to get out to the Island no matter what.
I actually bought this book unread based on the recommendation of Jane Brocket (of Yarnstorm). I have several of Brocket’s books, and she highly recommends pretty much anything written by Enid Blyton. This book is the first in the Adventure series which stars the Mannerings and the Trents. And I can pass on that high recommendation to any readers out there who enjoy classic children’s books such as the Little House, the Borrowers, the Secret Garden, etc. The characters are charming and the setting is just dramatic enough to make things interesting. And these children really act like children. Not the stupid children of adult literature, who are never competent enough to take care of themselves, or the frustrating children of modern works who are only caught up in material things and the drama of relationships. The Trents and the Mannerings are highly capable, intent on learning about what they’re interested in, willing to problem solve and determined to have fun while doing it. They have every ability of taking care of themselves and entertaining themselves for an entire day without television or games (that they don’t make up themselves). It’s the kind of childhood that could be called idyllic and is fairly rare in this day. And while you may have to put up with some naievete on their part concerning people’s character and some leaps of faith in the plotline (only because you have an adult mind), this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
I actually bought this book unread based on the recommendation of Jane Brocket (of Yarnstorm). I have several of Brocket’s books, and she highly recommends pretty much anything written by Enid Blyton. This book is the first in the Adventure series which stars the Mannerings and the Trents. And I can pass on that high recommendation to any readers out there who enjoy classic children’s books such as the Little House, the Borrowers, the Secret Garden, etc. The characters are charming and the setting is just dramatic enough to make things interesting. And these children really act like children. Not the stupid children of adult literature, who are never competent enough to take care of themselves, or the frustrating children of modern works who are only caught up in material things and the drama of relationships. The Trents and the Mannerings are highly capable, intent on learning about what they’re interested in, willing to problem solve and determined to have fun while doing it. They have every ability of taking care of themselves and entertaining themselves for an entire day without television or games (that they don’t make up themselves). It’s the kind of childhood that could be called idyllic and is fairly rare in this day. And while you may have to put up with some naievete on their part concerning people’s character and some leaps of faith in the plotline (only because you have an adult mind), this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
fahrcks's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
2.0
I've heard about Blyton for years - about what a huge influence she was and how decades of kids have grown up on her so I thought I would try.
Not that it was a bad book but it just never caught my interest.
Admittedly I am not the target audience but I actually enjoy quite a few kids series (The Great Brain, The Three Investigators, Brains Benton etc.) so I do know what works for me and what doesn't.
This one is a pass for me.
If the books interest you or intrigue you then by all means have at it but for me there are just too many good books our there to read average ones.
Not that it was a bad book but it just never caught my interest.
Admittedly I am not the target audience but I actually enjoy quite a few kids series (The Great Brain, The Three Investigators, Brains Benton etc.) so I do know what works for me and what doesn't.
This one is a pass for me.
If the books interest you or intrigue you then by all means have at it but for me there are just too many good books our there to read average ones.