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Title: Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques, Ian Schoenherr ISBN: 0-14-250118-2 Publisher: Firebird Books Pub. Date: March, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.13 (53 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Pleasant Surprise
Comment: This book is anything but what I expected, and better! I had never read the Redwall series, or anything else by Brian Jaques for that matter, and yet when I saw this book I decided to give it a try. I love stories of shipwrecks and survival on the ocean, but this book is so much more!
Jaques divides the book into three parts: the shipwreck, the fisherman, and Chapelvale. The first part introduces a nameless young mute who finds the companionship of a black Labrador on the legendary Flying Dutchman. The raucous crew gives the sandy-haired boy the name "Neb" and the dog is named "Den" (short for Denmark). As the bond between these two speechless comrades grows, the Flying Dutchman becomes unsteadier on the waves. Just as the legend goes, the shipmates of the Dutchman are destined to roam the seas forever because of the blasphemy of their captain. However, an angel who recognizes their pure hearts and good intentions saves the boy and dog. They are both given speech and eternal youth. Learning that their fate is to seek out and help those in need around the world, Neb and Den set out on their adventure.
Late in the 18th century, Neb and Den's travels bring them to Chapelvale, a small, rural town where many things are hidden. Many strange occurrences have been haunting Chapelvale lately. Befriending several outcasts of the town the boy and his dog set out to solve the mysteries that plague the town's people.
This book has many twists and turns and will leave you guessing until the end. What appears to be a simple book about a shipwreck turns out to be a seat-gripping mystery. I can only say that this book deserves as much credit as Redwall, if not more.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good plot, but...........
Comment: If you have read any of Brian Jacques' other books you should have an idea what this particular one will be about. Even though its main characters are people, unlike the majority of his books which are animals, it has the same kind of idea. I was a little disappointed with the book because I expected it to be about the ship, The Flying Dutchman, and it was not after about half way through the book. Instead, it was about solving riddles, making friends, and beating the bad guy, all on land. However, the plot definitely is a good one. A boy and his dog are shipwrecked, and are the only ones who are spared from a curse that will doom the ship and its crew to sail the seas for ever. The boy and his dog then go on and help to save a town from being ruined. This is really a good book, but if you have read any of Brian Jacques' other books, and think that this will be a lot different because it is about people and not animals, think again.
Rating: 4
Summary: The Castaways of the Flying
Comment: This book is about a boy named Ned and a dog he met on aboard the Flying Dutchman, a ship captained by the ambitious Phillip Vanderdecken and his crew of evil men. While on the journey the ship has to go around Cape Horn. At first attempt he and his crew are forced to turn back because of the overly harsh conditions. Determined to make it across the Cape Horn is a on the captains mind. Yet, he was also angry at some of his crew because he has heard the idea that some aboard his ship is going to try and take over. So that would make two things on his mind. The real reason why Vanderdecken is making this daring journey is because he had made a deal with a Chinese gem dealer that if he comes back with all the emeraldslocated in Valparaiso then he will give Vanderecken three of these precious stones. Vanderdecken deals with the problem by hanging the man of the idea by himself! Next Vanderdecken tries to go across the Cape Horn again. Unfortunately this time no one survived except Ned and his dog, which he named Denmark. They are saved by an angel that bless' them with not only the ability to live forever, but also the ability to read each others minds! On top of that, Ned finally gets to have a voice another gift from the angel. For the rest of his is lives, he helps the people who need help.
I think that this book is really good. I couldn't put it down. I especially liked how Neb and Denmark could talk to each other. I have a dog and we're best pals, but to be able to tell him something and have a response would be so cool. The angel said this blessing and a it went like this: "You are saved by the innocence of your heart and granted your lives anew, the gift of heavens mercy bestowed faith in you! I am sent to bless you both which you both need: boundless youth, understanding, and speech to succeed."
Another reason I liked the book was because there are teachings that are important when it comes to bullying. There is a boy in the story that Ned and Denmark help that has this bully. The boys name is Alex, and he has some bully problems. Lucky Neb is there to help him to control his problems. Instead of beating the bully back there are other ways. Neb says things like, "Courage shows itself in different ways-chin up pal, and you'll see..."
My favorite part in the story was when Ned and Denmark help the people. It makes me think that if someone decides to be your friend and helps you through your problems is sort of like an angel too. There aren't many people in the world like that, but it makes me think that it would be nice if people were as nice as the characters in the book. Ned and Denmark really help the people in the story and they are grateful. When they help people, it gives the person a good feeling that there is someone who cares. I can see the feelings through the words, which makes it a really good book.
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Title: The Angel's Command: A Tale from the Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques, David Elliot, Thomas Gordon ISBN: 0399239995 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 31 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.99 |
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Title: Loamhedge (Redwall, Book 16) by Brian Jacques, David Elliot ISBN: 0399237240 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 29 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.99 |
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Title: Triss (Redwall, Book 15) by Brian Jacques, David Elliot ISBN: 0441010954 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Lord Brocktree (Redwall, Book 13) by Brian Jacques ISBN: 0441008720 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 29 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Legend of Luke (Redwall, Book 12) by Brian Jacques, Fangorn ISBN: 0441007732 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 30 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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