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Fergus Crane (Far-Flung Adventures #1)
"FERGUS CRANE! YOU ARE IN GREAT DANGER! I AM SENDING HELP.
Signed T. C., your long-lost Uncle Theo
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Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life--having lessons taught by rather odd teachers on the school ship "Betty Jeanne "and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home and Fergus is plunged headlong into an e...more
Signed T. C., your long-lost Uncle Theo
"
Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life--having lessons taught by rather odd teachers on the school ship "Betty Jeanne "and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home and Fergus is plunged headlong into an e...more
Hardcover, David Fickling Doubleday, 232 pages
Published
2004
by Random House
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How narrow of a category is steampunk? Thought not really set in any time period, it seems to fit with the general idea of steampunk -- a non-technological era infused with fantastic technologies that, in all reality, will never be successfully invented.
It was a fun and quick read, although there were quite a few holes in the story that surprised me. There was no real development of friendship between Fergus and the four other students on the school ship Bettie-Jeanne (and yet they proved to be...more
It was a fun and quick read, although there were quite a few holes in the story that surprised me. There was no real development of friendship between Fergus and the four other students on the school ship Bettie-Jeanne (and yet they proved to be...more
"Fergus Crane" (Far-Flung Adventures 1) by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell replace chapter titles with 25 different fish riding bicycles, and 24 unique boxes around leading capitals that enclose appropriate person, except chapter 17, he dreams of an elephant riding, and the epilogue, where the bicycle has crashed. Reminder of book 1 where mermaid Daisy rode along the beach and inspired play mentions here?
Every trivial detail entertains, distracts. Boxes and metal horses have wings, and fly. Peng...more
Every trivial detail entertains, distracts. Boxes and metal horses have wings, and fly. Peng...more
I picked this book up for Will, thinking it would be age and reading level appropriate. After my little fiasco with Monster Slayers I am being more careful about what I put in front of him so when I finished my book on the airplane I decided to start Fegus and check it out. I love it!
Will could not get through the first chapter alone - this is a book I would have to start for him. Fergus lives "quayside" and goes to school on a boat that is "moored". Fergus' mother works in a bakery at the cake...more
Will could not get through the first chapter alone - this is a book I would have to start for him. Fergus lives "quayside" and goes to school on a boat that is "moored". Fergus' mother works in a bakery at the cake...more
I enjoy nearly every book by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell that I read. This entry in the Far-Flung Adventures series is a short fantasy about Fergus Crane whose missing father has greatly affected the lives of the young boy and his mother. One has to accept the rather preposterous idea that a mother would send her child to a school on a ship where the teachers closely resemble pirates, but--once you get over that hurdle--the flying box and flying metal horse fit right into a story where a scho...more
Extremely well-written with superb illustrations. I have read all of the Far Flung Adventures – this is book one of three. I plan to read The Edge Chronicles soon – a series of seven books by the same authors.
One character in Fergus Crane who I really like is Uncle Theo, an inventor who instead of using a wheelchair, uses a walking chair.
A fascinating tale of fantasy and adventure. The other two Far Flung Adventures (Corby Flood and Hugo Pepper) build upon story elements (characters, setting, h...more
One character in Fergus Crane who I really like is Uncle Theo, an inventor who instead of using a wheelchair, uses a walking chair.
A fascinating tale of fantasy and adventure. The other two Far Flung Adventures (Corby Flood and Hugo Pepper) build upon story elements (characters, setting, h...more
A very well written book. I did find it initially quite slow and it took about 50 pages before it felt like anything was happening. A lot of time was spent with characters in this early stage that ultimately didn't really have much to do with the story.
When things got going it was enjoyable and interesting, although the ease at which Fergus defeated his foes was a little disappointing in the end. I would have preferred a bigger struggle. The illustrations were very good and added to the appeal...more
When things got going it was enjoyable and interesting, although the ease at which Fergus defeated his foes was a little disappointing in the end. I would have preferred a bigger struggle. The illustrations were very good and added to the appeal...more
I have read a great many books by the team of Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, but had managed to skip past the Far Flung Adventure series, as they were aimed at an even younger than usual audience. Well, this book is the first in the series, and at the time of reading I am three to four times the target age range - it is definitely suitable for me!
Fergus is a typical boy for an adventure story, young, poor, father went missing at birth, lives in a port and goes to school on a pirate ship. He had...more
Fergus is a typical boy for an adventure story, young, poor, father went missing at birth, lives in a port and goes to school on a pirate ship. He had...more
We picked this up as a library discard just because I thought it looked kind of interesting. I read it out loud to my daughter, and we both loved it. Action, adventure, crazy inventions, and long-lost relatives shrouded in mystery. The illustrations are terrific, and the story is just plain fun. We're looking forward to checking out some more of the "Far-Flung Adventures" books, though will be sad not to have any more Fergus Crane.
What made this book for me was the illustrations. The story is somewhat predictable, though delightful, but you live the story twice over due to the wonderful images. My eight-year-old nephew read this and, according to my sister-in-law, spent as much time looking at the pictures as reading the book. Great for that age range when reading is still new.
This was a fun little book that I read to my three boys (ages 6,3,1). My 6 year old loved it, he looked forward to reading every night. My 3 year old followed bits and pieces, but he wanted more pictures. While I felt the story was a little slow to develop at first, once it did pick up it was quite enjoyable both for myself and especially for my 6 year old. Any book that is fun for me to read to my kids and helps get them excited about reading is worthy of my recommendation, and this book fit th...more
If I was a little kid I would eat this book alive! A fun fairytale with cute characters, fun contraptions, a magical long-lost-rich relative and Pirates to boot. My only criticism is that the beautiful funny drawings incorporated so much of the text in them and I don't like reading stuff twice. So Good!
I like this book because I like the author and the Chris riddle very much two.I like fantasie sories and stories bout things that are not true.This book is a bout a boy who has a mom and a very very very small apatyment.The mother is working in a bakery and fergus.....Fergus Crance is going to a very special school with only 5 children,on a pirate ship,with pirate teachers.Fergus' best friend is the parrot of the captian .>>Don't go to school tomorrow!<<,she says one day.>>mabey...more
There were so many cool inventions! And pirates, a mom who bakes awesome goodies, and someone who was lost is found. The kid goes to school on a ship. And the adults and kids work together to foil the bad guys, which is always nice! Plenty of fun in this one!
This was a fun book to read to my 7 & 9 year-old daughters. It was interesting enough to keep my attention too, which is always a treat for me at bedtime. The story is worth three stars, but the fun illustrations are worth giving it the fourth star.
A sweet, old fashioned story in which people are oh so poor, but oh so happy, and where estranged fathers are found on deserted islands. Fergus is endearing even if completely implausible (and I'm not talking about the flying horse fantasy parts either).
This book was rather slow moving and I was a little disappointed in it. I loved the Edge Chronicles but everything happened in the last 30 pages. What happened in the last pages was exciting but the first part was really boring.
Having read Corby Flood (The sequel) before hand-and loving it-giving it 5 stars, i had high hopes for this.
I was disappointed. IT was good book. I DID enjoy it. I was happy with it, but i guess the rating i gave it is form my high hopes. Unlike CORBY FLOOD. this was predictable. The pictures were great-but not as good as CORBY FLOOD again.
I like the characters. I like the descriptions. I like the scenery, but i dont know why im still disappointed. I shouldn't have held it with such high hopes...more
I was disappointed. IT was good book. I DID enjoy it. I was happy with it, but i guess the rating i gave it is form my high hopes. Unlike CORBY FLOOD. this was predictable. The pictures were great-but not as good as CORBY FLOOD again.
I like the characters. I like the descriptions. I like the scenery, but i dont know why im still disappointed. I shouldn't have held it with such high hopes...more
First of all I love the whimsical pictures but the story is delightful. I also loved the gadgets that were described in the book. A very fun read!
Great fantasy for kids! Loved the inventions. Fun story for 3rd-5th grade! Illustrations bumped up the joy of reading this book.
This is a querky little book that remindes me of a Series of Unfortunate Events. It leaves you wanting to find out more and what is going to happen to Fergus.
Debating between 3 or 4 stars, I enjoyed it, it was a fun quick read but nothing really out of the ordinary here.
This is my first foray into the Far-Flung Adventures. While pat and predictable, the illustrations were lovely (in the form of doodles on the margins, really) and the story was completely original and captivating.
My class had to read this book in Year 4 and we all enjoyed it. It's a good children's book and exciting.
Quite captivating adventurous story for kids, especially like the illustrations by Chris Riddell
Not very much of a plot, but entertaining and cute. Perfect read-aloud book for about 4-6.
I enjoyed this book. However, I think how the children escaped is rather disappointing.
An Awesome adventure!!!!!!!! Kind of like a rags to riches.Very funny!!!!!!!!!!!
thoroughly enjoyable! I want more! Illustrations are the best..characters are great...
I read this when i was very little. Sort of good. Didn't really hook me in.
Children's book by acclaimed and highly imaginative writer/illustrator duo.
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Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series among others. Many of his books are illustrated by Chris Riddell. Paul Stewart lives in the Seaside town Brighton with his wife and children.
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