The Children of the New Forest (Abridged) Audiobook

" A rich and wonderful look at the English Civil War from the perspective of four orphaned children who were forced into hiding during the search for Charles I. The children's survival in the woods, their ingenuity and adaptation as well as their quiet acceptance of their new circumstances made for a terrific story. But as the book progressed and the children aged the intrigue, adventure, peril, romance and politics were equally terrific. We all thoroughly enjoyed this tale from start to finish! "

" I never knew I could learn so much about history and husbandry when reading a children's book! "

" I love this book....I can just picture myself in the Forest, hiding from the Roundheads! "

" I enjoyed every page of this classic story though I felt that I am slightly old for this kind of story :)But definitely a good read...And I can envision myself reading this again few years down the lane... "

" This is such a classic book for adults and children alike. I loved the escapist element. A perfect summer read. "

" I love this book, which I read last year coz it makes us feel that we're therem there with Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith. It makes us feel as if we've time travelled, and that we're invisible spies, looking inside the lives of the Beverley children "

" This was one of the first classics I ever read by myself. I remember rereading it at age 11 so I can't have been more than 9-10 when I read it first. It's a classic in the true sense as it easily stands the test of time, and I enjoyed it just as much this time as I remembered doing back then. "

" I'm going to honest--I think I mostly like this book because of the premise: Four kids lose their parents and have to take care of themselves in an old house in the forest. And as my sibling will tell you, this was always my favorite playtime premise. "

" I loved this book when I read it as a child. It was one my brother had and so I was probably eleven or so when I first read it. This edition is generous with illustrations. "

" A volunteer at the Library recommended this book to me and I really enjoyed it. It was fun to see how the children learned to take care of themselves and I learned a little about the time of Cromwell. "

" I really had high hopes for this, but found it really slow! The kids were too perfect and not a lot actually happened. I wasn't in the mood to read about all their farming improvements. "

" History Year Three. Reformation from the view of Catholic siblings. Great food for thought from our Protestant perspective. "

" Reading this with David for winter term. "

" excellent story. powerful characters that mirrors exactly the turbulent times of the book's period. a very excellent work of fiction. ;D "

" Please see my comments "

" If CS Lewis says he wasn't inspired by this story to write the Chronicles of Narnia, he's lying. And Marryat even kept the drama in real-life England -- Cromwell, King Charles, and all. "

" This is such a classic book for adults and children alike. I loved the escapist element. A perfect summer read. "

" I love this book, which I read last year coz it makes us feel that we're therem there with Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith. It makes us feel as if we've time travelled, and that we're invisible spies, looking inside the lives of the Beverley children "

" I love this book....I can just picture myself in the Forest, hiding from the Roundheads! "

" excellent story. powerful characters that mirrors exactly the turbulent times of the book's period. a very excellent work of fiction. ;D "

" I'm going to honest--I think I mostly like this book because of the premise: Four kids lose their parents and have to take care of themselves in an old house in the forest. And as my sibling will tell you, this was always my favorite playtime premise. "