The Master of Maryknoll

Buckingham #1

by Malcolm Saville

Charles Reneslau, a talented young violinist, is living with some terrible relatives along with his mother. They drive him absolutely mad, and so Charles escapes on his bicycle to meet Juliet and Simon Buckingham. Together they set off for an adventure, and quickly run into two vile villains.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Leonard Malcolm Saville was an English author best known for the Lone Pine series of children's books, many of which are set in Shropshire. His work emphasises location; the books include many vivid descriptions of English countryside, villages and sometimes towns.

(wikipedia)

Reviews

[Catherine Jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up reading the Witchend novels so it was nice to find another series by the same author to read. Great fun , written in an age when parents let you pedal off on your bike to seek adventure with only a knapsack of food on your back and a few shillings for an ice cream.

[Carys · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a book! Love the adventure and the end still moves me to tears even though I have read it many times.

[E. Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun adventure in the flavour of Arthur Ransome and Enid Blyton. Likable characters and an interesting plot make this a book worth visiting again.

[Ishika Saha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Master of Maryknoll refers to the Master of the at Maryknoll field, a fictional place in the novel. The place navigates the whole story if not from the first. Although a children's novel, it is very well a read for adults as the incidents unfold before the protagonist can happen in non-fictional situation as well. It also narrows down to good parenting skills and an amicable household that are as well important if not at par with the practical wisdom that one gains through everyday life, for overall development of both children and teenagers alike. The author Malcolm Saville encourages readers to find adventures but to proceed with caution as genuine friends and people are a rare find. The book ends on a musically emotional but happy note inspiring people to have faith in troubled times.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonkers. Very famous fiveish. Parents letting their children go off on bikes randomly across the county. Chasing after villains, Being locked up by a strange man in a bedroom amongst other oddities..

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considerably more to my taste than the 'Michael and Mary' books I've recently read by the same author, and obviously aimed at older readers. I predicted the ending but still found it quite moving. The characters are interesting, and I would be happy to read more about them.