"Julie Andrews Collection." Sequel: Down the bright stream.
Contents:
Folly brook song, words and music. Launching of the boat -- Start of the journey -- Dodder -- Baldmoney and Sneezewort -- Trespassers will be prosecuted! -- Crow wood -- Giant grum -- Gibbet -- Gathering of the wood people -- Animal banquet Storm -- Castaways on Poplar Island -- Shark -- The "Jeanie Deans' -- Hallowe'en -- Smell in the air -- Down stream -- Folly brook song, words and music.
Summary:
In Warwickshire, England, three gnomes set out on a dangerous journey to find their long-lost brother, who left years ago to seek the source of the Folly, the brook on whose banks they make their home. Baldmoney, Sneezewort, Dodder, and Cloudberry are the last four gnomes existing in Britain. Until recently, the brothers have lived together in their oak tree home on the banks of the Folly brook. But several months ago, Cloudberry disappeared, and the others eventually decide they must try to find him. They build a little boat to take them upstream -- and thus begins a magical and captivating adventure filled with surprises. The enchanting gnomes are forced to use all their courage and skill, and their bonds of love for each other are tested right up until the book's dramatic conclusion. BB's classic English novel, now brought back into print as part of The Julie Andrews Collection, offers young readers humor, excitement, and the wonder of nature -- all from the perspective of four delightful, unique, and richly drawn characters.
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