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charlies_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
lotus36's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wonderful story with a heart warming ending.
dawncox's review against another edition
3.0
I think I'm supposed to Like Morpurgo.
I've read this and War Horse. Neither rocked my world. But the children I teach do like them.
This was a nicer story though.
I've read this and War Horse. Neither rocked my world. But the children I teach do like them.
This was a nicer story though.
merrychristmas's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
theseasidehobbitreads's review against another edition
4.0
Another heartwarming and wholesome read.
Billy Bunch was found orphaned as a baby and since then he has been flitting through Foster homes to children's homes, never fully understanding or receiving any form of love. Then one day when he sneaks in the Wildness, he rescues a Swan from being stoned by kids. He kept returning to check on the Swan until one day, he stumbles upon a fox den. He becomes fascinated with the little fox family until tragedy happens and he to show what family and love truly means.
This was just a lovely, but also sad read. I loved imagery of the Swan acting as a guardian angel, always keeping a watch over Billy no matter where he went. The ending was just wholesome and I was glad Billy finally got his happy ending.
Billy Bunch was found orphaned as a baby and since then he has been flitting through Foster homes to children's homes, never fully understanding or receiving any form of love. Then one day when he sneaks in the Wildness, he rescues a Swan from being stoned by kids. He kept returning to check on the Swan until one day, he stumbles upon a fox den. He becomes fascinated with the little fox family until tragedy happens and he to show what family and love truly means.
This was just a lovely, but also sad read. I loved imagery of the Swan acting as a guardian angel, always keeping a watch over Billy no matter where he went. The ending was just wholesome and I was glad Billy finally got his happy ending.
a_hutchinson19's review against another edition
5.0
This was a reread for me and I'm so glad I did. It is beautiful and heartbreaking and heartwarming. This was also the first book I read properly as an independent reader so it felt so nostalgic to me. Loved every second of this stunning book
meg_r24's review against another edition
3.0
This story is so cute! I love the symbolism and I just love the last chapter so much!