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the favershams Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1982

by Roy Gerrard (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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A quirky portrait of the British upper class in the days of the Empire. Roy Gerrard's distorted, detailed watercolours evoke the Victorian age and are accompanied by his whimsical rhyming verse. This book was the winner of the Bologna Book Fair Graphic Prize for Youth.
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  1. Print length
    32 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gollancz
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1982
  5. ISBN-10
    0575031301
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0575031302
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gollancz; First Edition (January 1, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0575031301
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0575031302
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
21 global ratings

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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations in a Lovely Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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This tale of a family takes us through a few generations of establishment with a loving family, the Favershams. The book arrived carefully packaged in pristine condition. A lovely addition to my library, & I'm very pleased!
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016
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I love this book! I lost my book from when I was a child and was so excited to get another copy and share it with my kids
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marinarie
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every children's library
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2011
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This is right up there with "Pinkerton, Behave!" and "Mouse Soup" as one of the all-time greatest children's books. They will beg you to read it over and over again. The illustrations are wonderful, and the rhyming, fun and historically educational text is top-notch.
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Kathleen B. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly clever, witty little book about Victorian England ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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An incredibly clever, witty little book about Victorian England times and a child who grew up in the service of Her Majesty. Totally charming.
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Page Turner's Delight
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015
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Cute illustrations. Neat way to teach history.
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nolanpolan
2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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condition not as described... will return... no dust cover...
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Heather O. Dinkin
5.0 out of 5 stars Our favorite picture book bar none
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2009
our whole family loves this book, the watercolors are detailed and beautiful and the verse is clever and memorable. Love it love it love it
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Elise M.
5.0 out of 5 stars FAMILY FAVORITE
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2000
Telling the story of a gentleman and his family in Victorian England, this book charmingly combines English history, intimate family relationships, and colorful pictures. Illustrations (especially of costumes and interiors) are detailed, yet the characters are lovable. Rhyming text is excellent for reading aloud to K-3. Children want to hear it again and again, especially the part about the honeymoon: "I hope you will not think it rude, to see them paddling in the nude". (not an exact quote). The heads of the people are large, but their bodies are quite small, giving them a squished look, which children seem to like. All in all, a quiet, charming look at another time and place.
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stuart lappin
4.0 out of 5 stars First 10 mins are the best!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2015
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Kids love it!
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