Zoom

Zoom Trilogy #1-3

by Tim Wynne-Jones, Eric Beddows (Illustrator)

Three beloved titles appear together at last in this deluxe gift edition. Zoom the cat has taken readers on many adventures — from discovering the sea at the turn of a giant wheel, to visiting the North Pole on ping-pong-paddle snowshoes, to sailing on the Nile into Egypt to free a friend from a mummy's wrap — and the adventurous cat has captivated children and adults alike with his delightful antics for over two decades. The Zoom books feature charming illustrations, and this specially bound gift edition is a keepsake for readers of all ages.

Genres: Picture Books, Adventure, Cats, Fiction, Childrens, Fantasy

96 pages, Hardcover

First published June 15, 2001

About the author

Tim Wynne-Jones (born 12 August 1948) is an English–Canadian author of children's literature, including picture books and novels for children and young adults, novels for adults, radio dramas, songs for the CBC/Jim Henson production Fraggle Rock, as well as a children's musical and an opera libretto.

Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (2001): The Boy in the Burning House
Edgar Award
◊ Best Young Adult (2002): The Boy in the Burning House

Reviews

[Otis Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best and most imaginative childrens books I've ever read. Isadora loves it.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of the three Zoom stories which I had never read before. They are delightful!

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoom the cat has an affinity for the sea. "The sea is in his blood, " his friends say. One day he discovers a dusty diary he'd never seen before inscribed to him from his Uncle Roy, and on the last page is an address and a map of how to get to the sea. And so he goes.

A wonderful story. Magnificent illustrations. If you love picture books as I do, you really must get a copy and read this book.

And how did I come across this book? Pure serendipity. I found it in my Little Free Library and I thought I'd give it a quick read and put it back in the box. When I opened the book, I began to read a lovely and unexpectedly erudite introduction to a picture book. More serendipity. The introduction is by James Mustich, Jr., founder of A Common Reader, a periodical I adored as a young stay-at-home mom, filled with recommendations of books Mustich had run across and loved. I recently put my money where my mouth is and bought in-hand and ebook copies of Mustich's book, 1000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List. You probably need to buy that book and read it, too.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read the three stories in this compilation to both of my children, possibly hundreds of times. It is one of the slim handful of children's books that will never leave our collection.

While each story is a joy to read; the first is my favorite. Strangely, the third, which seems least cohesive as a story was the favorite of both my children.

This is a book I would buy any time I come across it, to have on hand as a gift.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

too long for my story time; great for cat lovers and one-on-one reading

[Gv · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely!

[A.E.Matheson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore the Zoom books. The stories are delightful and the art charms and astounds me.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Zoom Away to my children. We really loved the story. It's about an adventurous cat & his friend Maria. I bought this book with the three stories about Zoom. The other book titles are Zoom at Sea and Zoom Upstream which until now I hadn't read. They are both delightful stories. I'm looking forward to reading this book with my grandchildren. The illustrations are graphic pencil and look fantastic.

[Ubalstecha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, magical story of the adventures of a house cat who wants to go to sea. lovely illustrations.