Tom Strynd says he is going to drown Fankle the cat in the millpond unless Jenny rescues him, so even though her mother hates cats, Jenny takes him home. Fankle tells Jenny the stories of his different lives with pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China. George Mackay Brown weaves the story of Orkney's villagers into his writing in his own inimitable style, resulting in a rewarding read for adults and children alike.
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"Reading this book is pure joy." -- The Scotsman
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The work of George Mackay Brown (1917-96) is defined by the spirit and history of the Orkney islands. He managed to give the culture, land and oral tradition of the islands universal significance. Throughout his prolific writing career, he found inspiration in the history and folklore of Orkney.
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Incredible,
This review is from: Six Lives of Fankle the Cat (Kelpies) (Paperback)
I read this book to my 7-year-old. She enjoyed the story immensely - almost as much as me. There isn't much of a plot that makes sense but the events are so richly described and the characters so interesting that it doesn't much matter. Make sure you have a dictionary at hand when you read this - the author has a very wide vocabulary and he likes to use it!I can't wait to get more books from George Mackay Brown.
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