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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
Wauw, wat een prachtig boek! Daar begin ik mee. Het is een mooi verhaal, het levensverhaal van Allen en zijn familie. Maar ook het verhaal van de vuurtorenwachter op Papegaaiduikerseiland. De illustraties zijn prachtig en kleurrijk en geven het verhaal echt goed weer.
Allen wordt, samen met alle andere opvarenden, gered door de vuurtorenwachter van het eiland. Al die jaren erna, bewaart Allen het schilderijtje dat hij kreeg van de vuurtorenwachter. Allen groeit op tot een volwassen jongen en maakt veel mee in zijn leven. Maar al die tijd is één van zijn grootste dromen, teruggaan naar Papegaaiduikerseiland. De band die Allen met zijn moeder heeft is mooi beschreven en ook de band met de vuurtorenwachter is prachtig. En de papegaaiduikers komen natuurlijk ook in het verhaal aan bod!
Het is gewoon een fijn verhaal om te lezen, niks speciaals in dat opzicht. Maar alles klopt gewoon, de opbouw, de verhaallijn, de illustraties en het einde. Zeker de moeite waard om te lezen!
Allen wordt, samen met alle andere opvarenden, gered door de vuurtorenwachter van het eiland. Al die jaren erna, bewaart Allen het schilderijtje dat hij kreeg van de vuurtorenwachter. Allen groeit op tot een volwassen jongen en maakt veel mee in zijn leven. Maar al die tijd is één van zijn grootste dromen, teruggaan naar Papegaaiduikerseiland. De band die Allen met zijn moeder heeft is mooi beschreven en ook de band met de vuurtorenwachter is prachtig. En de papegaaiduikers komen natuurlijk ook in het verhaal aan bod!
Het is gewoon een fijn verhaal om te lezen, niks speciaals in dat opzicht. Maar alles klopt gewoon, de opbouw, de verhaallijn, de illustraties en het einde. Zeker de moeite waard om te lezen!
dark
hopeful
relaxing
sad
Starts off depressing,gets better with the friendship developing then war breaks out.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Death of parent, War
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i’m a simple person: i see puffins, i read.
i liked this story a lot - and the illustrations absolutely captivated me. while i did want a little more than it gave me, i acknowledge that this is a children’s book so it wouldn’t be in keeping with the genre
i liked this story a lot - and the illustrations absolutely captivated me. while i did want a little more than it gave me, i acknowledge that this is a children’s book so it wouldn’t be in keeping with the genre
Listened to the audiobook read by Hugh Laurie with my 6 year old daughter. We enjoyed it but it was VERY short. We have the book so we will read that as well and see how it compares.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Puffin Keeper - Michael Morpurgo
I love buying books for my nieces and nephews, especially if they are about birds, especially if they are about puffins and especially because I get to read them first to check them out before gifting them!
This was a beautiful book that I bought from Bempton Cliffs RSPB nature reserve which I'd travelled to specifically to go and watch some Puffins with my friend Kate. We didn't see loads, but we did spot at least 3 of these increasingly rare and beautiful birds. This book was in the gift shop and I've been meaning to buy a copy for ages and I also got upsold a plush puffin who makes puffin noises when you squeeze his tummy (sounds remarkably like a cow mooing!)
Synopsis from Goodreads
It was Benjamin Postlethwaite's job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.
This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It's the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages.
It's a perfect book for younger children (even as young as 4 - 5 years) to have read to them as the illustrations are beautiful and the story is long enough to last a couple of bedtimes or one long and dedicated bedtime story. A keen reader would soon be able to read this to themselves and I hope that is what my nephew will do in the future. Set in a time very different to now it is a nostalgic and heart warming journey through the eyes of a young boy.
As an adult I was captivated and touched by the story and it makes you sad in parts, but also warms your heart and makes you smile. It also made me want to do what I can to look after and protect the puffins as they are such unique creatures.
A solid 4.5 stars and a book I hope I get to buy and read to more of my nieces and nephews in the future (thankfully at least two of them I know love nature and animals so may will get similar gifts in the future I'm sure!) I recommend this as a read for adults who love birds and nature or as a gift for kids of all ages! Loved this!
I love buying books for my nieces and nephews, especially if they are about birds, especially if they are about puffins and especially because I get to read them first to check them out before gifting them!
This was a beautiful book that I bought from Bempton Cliffs RSPB nature reserve which I'd travelled to specifically to go and watch some Puffins with my friend Kate. We didn't see loads, but we did spot at least 3 of these increasingly rare and beautiful birds. This book was in the gift shop and I've been meaning to buy a copy for ages and I also got upsold a plush puffin who makes puffin noises when you squeeze his tummy (sounds remarkably like a cow mooing!)
Synopsis from Goodreads
It was Benjamin Postlethwaite's job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.
This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It's the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages.
It's a perfect book for younger children (even as young as 4 - 5 years) to have read to them as the illustrations are beautiful and the story is long enough to last a couple of bedtimes or one long and dedicated bedtime story. A keen reader would soon be able to read this to themselves and I hope that is what my nephew will do in the future. Set in a time very different to now it is a nostalgic and heart warming journey through the eyes of a young boy.
As an adult I was captivated and touched by the story and it makes you sad in parts, but also warms your heart and makes you smile. It also made me want to do what I can to look after and protect the puffins as they are such unique creatures.
A solid 4.5 stars and a book I hope I get to buy and read to more of my nieces and nephews in the future (thankfully at least two of them I know love nature and animals so may will get similar gifts in the future I'm sure!) I recommend this as a read for adults who love birds and nature or as a gift for kids of all ages! Loved this!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Understandably, the illustrations drew me to pick up this enchanting book at my local bookstore. It beckoned to me with a promise to be delightful. I mean honestly, it's a story that's about Puffins, how could one not be drawn to its charm immediately? It's a fairly straightforward, simple read of a beautiful, heartwarming story about courage, hard things, humility and friendship.
I had no idea this short little chapter book contained the story based on the true story of how Puffin Book Publishers began! It made me love this wonderful book all the more. The gorgeous and meaningful illustrations are imperative to telling the story of the keeper of a lighthouse (he loves art), a shipwreck, a boy (who also loves art), and a puffin.
It is one of those rare timeless, soulful stories that leave you satisfied and inspired by what a single act of bravery or kindness can accomplish in the world. It may or may not entice one to plan an adventure to explore the nearest Puffin island as soon as possible.
I had no idea this short little chapter book contained the story based on the true story of how Puffin Book Publishers began! It made me love this wonderful book all the more. The gorgeous and meaningful illustrations are imperative to telling the story of the keeper of a lighthouse (he loves art), a shipwreck, a boy (who also loves art), and a puffin.
It is one of those rare timeless, soulful stories that leave you satisfied and inspired by what a single act of bravery or kindness can accomplish in the world. It may or may not entice one to plan an adventure to explore the nearest Puffin island as soon as possible.