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While on an expedition with his uncle in the jungles of Borneo in 1920, fifteen-year-old Harry Windsor is captured by Bayang, a young Iban tribesman, who believes that Harry has some power to help him and an outcast Iban girl on their dream quest.
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252 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1993
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Malcolm Bosse
34 books10 followersMalcolm Joseph Bosse (May 6, 1926 – May 3, 2002) was an American author of both young adult and adult novels. His novels are often set in Asia, and have been praised for their cultural and historical information relating to the character's adventures. Bosse mostly wrote historical fiction novels after the publication of The Warlord, a historical fiction work set in 1920's China, which became a best-seller.
He also won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1983.
Bosse was born in Detroit, Michigan and died in New York City. He was a graduate of Yale University and served in the U.S. Navy. Bosse was also an English teacher in City College of New York in Manhattan.
He also won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1983.
Bosse was born in Detroit, Michigan and died in New York City. He was a graduate of Yale University and served in the U.S. Navy. Bosse was also an English teacher in City College of New York in Manhattan.
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May 3, 2017
worst book I have have ever read
February 5, 2026
Interesting book on life in the rainforests near Borneo. From animals to terrain and tribes of the area.
Has many undercurrents like Imperialism, prejudice and a coming-of-age story.
Has many undercurrents like Imperialism, prejudice and a coming-of-age story.
May 14, 2015
During an expedition in the jungles of Borneo in 1920, fifteen year old Harry Windsor who was travelling with his uncle became kidnapped by two young people from the native Iban tribe. They believe that Harry can help them on their quest to understand the meaning of a mysterious dream prophecy.
The main characters in this book are Harry Windsor, Bayang and Tambong. Harry Windsor is a fifteen year old British boy who travelled to Borneo during the summer to visit his uncle, Julian Windsor, because Harry had recently lost both of his parents and had started to fail school. The Windsor family has always been an adventurous family and Harry feels compelled by this to go out in the jungle. When Julian finally lets Harry come with him on an expedition Harry meets the other two characters after he gets separated from the main group during an attack. Bayang is the chief’s son from the Iban tribe. The Iban tribe lives in the jungle and they have a strong belief that dreams have a big importance. Bayang gets one of these big dreams with great importance that sends him out in the jungle with Tambong in search of understanding the dream. Tambong, also known as Duck Foot, is a young girl in the Iban tribe. She is an outcast who most people stay away from. The reason for this is because she has webbing between her toes on her foot.
Most things with Deep Dream Of The Rainforest is good and well written. The characters develop well during the story, the story is reasonable and sticks to the timeframe and the setting is well described and constantly comes with new input about the jungle. There is one thing that’s a bit off. Harry's uncle, Julian, seems to not care very much about Harry. In the beginning of the book it says that "he had deep affection and sympathy" for Harry.(Spoiler) But when Harry disappears after the Kayan attack there seems to be no rescue attempt from Julian. Even when Harry comes back Julian doesn't mention any worry. The relationship between Harry and Julian could have been more developed.(Spoiler End)
I give this book four out of five mysterious dream prophecies. This book had a solid story that followed through the entire book. Sadly this book wasn’t really my type of book and there was a flaw with the relationship between Harry and Julian. Maybe if this book had made the relationship between them better this book could have gotten a higher score.
The main characters in this book are Harry Windsor, Bayang and Tambong. Harry Windsor is a fifteen year old British boy who travelled to Borneo during the summer to visit his uncle, Julian Windsor, because Harry had recently lost both of his parents and had started to fail school. The Windsor family has always been an adventurous family and Harry feels compelled by this to go out in the jungle. When Julian finally lets Harry come with him on an expedition Harry meets the other two characters after he gets separated from the main group during an attack. Bayang is the chief’s son from the Iban tribe. The Iban tribe lives in the jungle and they have a strong belief that dreams have a big importance. Bayang gets one of these big dreams with great importance that sends him out in the jungle with Tambong in search of understanding the dream. Tambong, also known as Duck Foot, is a young girl in the Iban tribe. She is an outcast who most people stay away from. The reason for this is because she has webbing between her toes on her foot.
Most things with Deep Dream Of The Rainforest is good and well written. The characters develop well during the story, the story is reasonable and sticks to the timeframe and the setting is well described and constantly comes with new input about the jungle. There is one thing that’s a bit off. Harry's uncle, Julian, seems to not care very much about Harry. In the beginning of the book it says that "he had deep affection and sympathy" for Harry.(Spoiler) But when Harry disappears after the Kayan attack there seems to be no rescue attempt from Julian. Even when Harry comes back Julian doesn't mention any worry. The relationship between Harry and Julian could have been more developed.(Spoiler End)
I give this book four out of five mysterious dream prophecies. This book had a solid story that followed through the entire book. Sadly this book wasn’t really my type of book and there was a flaw with the relationship between Harry and Julian. Maybe if this book had made the relationship between them better this book could have gotten a higher score.
April 11, 2020
I was required to read this book for school. That alone surprised me. There are so many great classics out there, and I wondered why my class had to read some unknown book that wasn't that great. This book was rather boring, even though the characters took a journey through the rain forest. Most of the choices the main character made were rather dumb, and his character development was sudden, and without direct cause. The author never dealt with the grief Harry must have felt over the death of his parents, seemingly ignoring that important life event that would have built Harry's character. The portrayal of the Iban was rather interesting, and was my favorite part of the book. Overall, Deep Dream of the Rain Forest was a forgettable read.
February 15, 2017
It is all formative about a story of young tribe searching for his true identity and dream in his life
May 14, 2015
This book is about a boy named Bayan who goes out on an adventure with his friend Duck foot in the deep rainforest of Borneo. According to Banyan's culture of his tribe, every dream has a message which will help your future. One day Bayan had a dream about a big fish telling him to follow the duck in order to find him.
During their exploration in the rainforest of Borneo, they met an English orphan boy named Harry. They found his locket with a picture of a red haired lady and thinking she was a goddess, Bayan and Duck foot captures him and made him join Bayan and Duck foot’s adventure.
Suspense takes a big part of this book since Bayan and Duck foot tries to find out what the big fish actually represents. This book also give you a whole new perspective of the world. I recommend this book to people who are interested in learning the culture of the tribes.
During their exploration in the rainforest of Borneo, they met an English orphan boy named Harry. They found his locket with a picture of a red haired lady and thinking she was a goddess, Bayan and Duck foot captures him and made him join Bayan and Duck foot’s adventure.
Suspense takes a big part of this book since Bayan and Duck foot tries to find out what the big fish actually represents. This book also give you a whole new perspective of the world. I recommend this book to people who are interested in learning the culture of the tribes.
May 20, 2015
I love adventure books, and Deep Dream of the Rain Forest has demonstrated that adventures can go to dramatic levels. This took place near Singapore just after WWII. Harry Windsor, a fifteen-year-old orphan has ventured to Tanjungpinang with his Uncle Julian, to go headhunting because of their Iban heritage. This expeditions takes many tolls. There are new friends made, kidnappings, and even shootings. Bayang and Tambong originally make a plan to kidnap Harry because they believe that, if a white man is by their side, he could help them complete their quest. They try to find the Big Fish that might hold the secret of the dreams, maybe just by looking at a woman in a small locket that was once Harry's mother. One thing that didn't really please me is almost every chapter, never had a climax.
May 12, 2014
I read this book for my historical reading. It was interesting because it was about people living in a jungle. Sometimes it was a little boring but at the end it got really exiting at the end. The main characters, Bayang and Harry, follow the path of a Hero's Journey. I would recommend this book to someone who what's to learn about how people live in the jungles and their beliefs.
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