Sure, it's a "kid's book".but not in the limitational sense of the term. It's not some kind of Tolkien-esque saga of heraldry and lineages - it's a smallish, wonderful tale about being able to see the wondrous things that exist in plain sight all around us. If you, as an adult, still look for fairies in the shadows around streams, see the massive shapes of mythical beasts in clouds, or laugh at the oddest things, finding joy and amusement where others scowl discouragingly - then there is still hope for you!Įvery part of this book is joy and wonder. As professor Savant sadly says, 'those people have lost their imagination entirely'. 'Faugh' and 'pifflesticks' to those who think this book doesn't retain the charm and magic of when we experienced it as children. This edition includes a foreword by Julie Andrews. The novel was originally published in 1974. Only by skill and determination were the four travelers able to discover the last of the really great Whangdoodles and grant him his heart's desire. But waiting for them was the scheming Prock, who would use almost any means to keep them away from his beloved king. With the Professor's help, they discovered the secret way. And when he told the three Potter children of his search for the spectacular creature, Lindy, Tom, and Ben were eager to reach Whangdoodleland. Professor Savant believed in the Whangdoodle.
It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with "peace, love and a sense of fun"-apart from and forgotten by people.
Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals-the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, "oily" Prock. Perfect for young readers who love whimsical stories about magic! The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles was the second children’s novel ever written by Julie Andrews, the beloved star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.
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