The Little Grey Men Go Down the Bright Stream (New York Review Books Kids)

by B.B.

Paperback, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

BB

Publication

NYRB Kids (2022), 256 pages

Description

Dodder, Baldmoney, Cloudberry, and Sneezewort are the last four gnomes in Britain and were first introduced to us in the Carnegie Medal-winning book, The Little Grey Men. In this charming book their story continues and we find them tucked up in their cosy home, next to the Folly, for winter.But when they're awakened from their sleep with the terrible news that the Folly is drying up, they must pack up their belongings and head off in their boat, the Jeanie Deans, to find a new home where they can be safe once again. Along the way they face many dangers and their journey is sometimesperilous and packed with adventure.

User reviews

LibraryThing member aadyer
A superb sequel to the equally enchanting Little Grey Men. Very captivating, gripping & great for readers of all ages. Highly recommended.
LibraryThing member overthemoon
The gnomes' peaceful existence beside the Folly Stream is shattered when humans divert the flow. In search of a new home, they set off downstream on the river, with their hearts set on reaching an island over the sea - Ireland.
Catastrophe follows catastrophe, many of them of their own making,
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though the god Pan keeps a watchful eye over them as they make friends among the other country folk - and some enemies, with a surprising change in character among their own brotherhood.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1948

Physical description

256 p.; 7.59 inches

ISBN

1681376547 / 9781681376547

Barcode

10823
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