Nicholas Bentley Stoningpot III was bored while sailing the seas with his parents and their friends. He wanted adventure, and the grown-ups were too busy for him. One night during an awful storm, the big boat is smashed to pieces. Nicky is cast ashore on an island, ready to have the greatest adventures of his life.
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"A reissue of the amusing, fanciful tale of a poor little rich boy happily cast ashore on a desert island when the cruise ship he is vacationing on sinks in a storm. Also washed ashore are interesting bits of flotsam and jetsam, which keep him occupied and provide him with disguises to fool possible rescuers, as he is determined not to leave until he is good and ready." -- The Horn Book, Inc., 1993
"This clever story should catch the fancies of young Robinson Crusoes and inspire dreams and conversation about their own would-be island adventures." -- Booklist , 7/22/93
Best And Brightest Of The Year -- Chicago Sun Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"This clever story should catch the fancies of young Robinson Crusoes and inspire dreams and conversation about their own would-be island adventures." -- Booklist , 7/22/93
Best And Brightest Of The Year -- Chicago Sun Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Nicholas Bentley Stoningpot III was bored while sailing the seas with his parents and their friends. He wanted adventure, and the grown-ups were too busy for him. One night during an awful storm, the big boat is smashed to pieces. Nicky is cast ashore on an island, ready to have the greatest adventures of his life.
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Ann McGovern is the author of over 55 books for children and sales of her books exceed 30 million. She is the author of the classics STONE SOUP and TOO MUCH NOISE, as well as several IF YOU LIVED... books.
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I'm surprised this book received such a high rating!,
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This review is from: NICHOLAS BENTLEY STONINGPOT III (Paperback)
I was very disappointed with this book. I bought it for my son, Nicholas, thinking he would be excited about a book with his name in it. The story is about a boy, who has very wealthy parents, who obviously care more about their money than anything else. When Nicholas is shipwrecked and lands, alone, on an island, he is happy to be away from his family. His parents worry at first and offer a reward to find him, but as time passes they spend the reward money on more jewels. How awful! I could just imagine what kind of message this would send to my sweet 5 year old son. A terrible book!
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Goodwill Purchase Ends Up Being Son's Favorite,
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This review is from: NICHOLAS BENTLEY STONINGPOT III (Paperback)
Purchased at Goodwill to use for a craft project. My 7 year old son came across it and it has turned into his favorite book of all time. Perhaps it is not a coincidence that he also loves the movie "Home Alone" which is sorta similar - boy lives alone and enjoys himself immensely:) It has inspired my son's creativity even though it makes me sad to think of him being alone on an island...oh well. Guess I need to get over it since it makes him want to read.
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A fun fantasy based on values and wishes,
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This review is from: NICHOLAS BENTLEY STONINGPOT III (Paperback)
Poor Nicholas is the child of boring well-moneyed parents. He hates the wealthy life and longs for real adventure. Well.. In this excellently-illustrated book he gets it, finding happiness and fun on a desert island.The best thing about this book (aside from the great story and fun illustrations) is it's boldness. It dares to express the fantasies that all children have at times of escape from unhappiness into adventure, companionship, and a simpler life. Stodgy billionaire parents will not like this book!
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