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4.0 out of 5 stars Those 'Orrible Borribles, December 7, 2005

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Christopher Hall (North Lincolnshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Borribles (Borrible Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

If it weren't for their pointed ears (which you should know are always well-disguised under a woollen hat whenever they're out in public), it would be very difficult to distinguish a Borrible from a normal human child. They're generally "very skinny", "pretty tough looking", and "always scruffy". Sums up this generation perfectly, don't you think? ;-)

Anyhow, the story itself begins when an enemy Rumble is spotted on Borrible territory by two lookouts, Knocker and Lightfoot. The Borrible instantly smell trouble and in no time at all have assembled a crack team of adventurers to assassinate the Rumble High Command. Naturally of course, not all goes according to plan...

From page one, Michael de Larrabeiti's 'The Borribles' is brimming with action and adventure of epic proportions. It isn't perfect, but whether you're young or simply young at heart, there's something here to be enjoyed.

Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastical, Brilliant and Fun, August 18, 2000

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megan mcfall (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Borribles (Hardcover)

I first read the Borribles trilogy when I was about 13 - and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Having been an avid fan (along with my brother whom I caught "secretly" practicing with a catapult in the back garden), it's been amazing to come to London and discover the settings of the stories. I used to block book the trilogy from my local library in Durban - re-reading the stories constantly - totally captured by the imaginative tellings. If ever there was a set of books that deserved to be put back into print - these are they. Please sort this out, publishers???!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Borribles Trilogy: best appreciated by Londoners, December 22, 1999

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Jalal Habib (Hamburg, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Borribles (Paperback)

Why isn't this fantastic trilogy available anymore? I was lucky enough to borrow the books from my local library but since then ( about 10 years ago) I haven't been able to find them again! This trilogy is a MUST for anyone who likes urban fantasy and adventure. And if you're acquainted with London, then you have the added bonus of knowing where all the action takes place! If anyone reading this knows how I can get hold of the whole trilogy, don't hesitate to contact me!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 3peat
My uncle read me this book for the first time when I was 5. I don't think that we made it all the way to the end of the book, but I reread this book twice in middle school, and... Read more

Published 5 months ago by mayonnnnaise

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic.
Wow. What a great, original book. I read if for the first time in the late 70s...when I was 12 years old. It was a stunning work then, and remains such. Read more

Published on May 14, 2006 by R. Gunn

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this book.
Like many here I read this book as a young man. Borribles are children that have chosen to run away from home and live on the street. Read more

Published on January 3, 2006 by M. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Blast from the past
This book brings back a lot of memories. I read it in my teen years, and it reminds me of one of my English teachers who took the trouble to track down and buy me one of the... Read more

Published on February 28, 2003 by author_of_rhaeva

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally available again!!
From reading the other reviews here, I can see I'm not the only person who looks at this trilogy as a "cult favorite. Read more

Published on February 6, 2003 by Mark Daniels

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're my friend, follow me round the bend
This is probably my favourite ever book. I read it as a child and have re-read it about a hundred times since. Read more

Published on January 4, 2003 by Stardizzy

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC ESCAPISM
I first read the trilogy back in the early 80's. These books introduced me to fantasy/adventure and I haven't looked back since. Read more

Published on January 10, 2002 by struggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Borribles pre- Harry Potter adventure in a realistic London
First time I read the Borribles was at my grandmothers' gas station. It was on the rack for young readers. But that was clearly marketing's mistake. Read more

Published on January 27, 2001 by Amber Brister

3.0 out of 5 stars very distinctive and original
This is supposed to be a young adult book, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone younger than 16. Much of the language and emotional content is very harsh. Read more

Published on October 26, 2000 by S. Clark

3.0 out of 5 stars very distinctive and original
This is supposed to be a young adult book, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone younger than 16. Much of the language and emotional content is very harsh. Read more

Published on October 26, 2000 by S. Clark

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The swirling rain-clouds rushed on revealing the bright moon, and the two Borribles dodged behind the bushes and kept as quiet as they could. Read the first page

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chief lookout, gorse bushes, ventilation shaft

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Great Door, Napoleon Boot, The Silver Belle Flower, High Street, High Command, Great Rumble Hunt, Battersea Park, King George, River Wandle, Rowena Crescent, The Ethel Ada, Merton Road, Stepney Borrible, Wandsworth Bridge, Borrible Book of Proverbs, High Rumble, Lavender Hill, Replingham Road, Borribles of Battersea, Chalotte Rumble, River Thames, Vulgarian Rumble, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth Reach, Wendles of Wandsworth Town

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