If you pay attention reading this book (published 1939) you will see a good number of ideas re-used later by authors such as Roald Dahl and JK Rowling. The second thing to note is that if you read this book as a child then all four children in the modern edition will have changed their names!ĭid they change Jo and Bessie so it wasn't so obvious why they changed Dick and Fanny? Who knows.Īdditionally Dame Slap is now Dame Snap, and disciplines the children in her school by scolding them rather than slapping them. If it wasn't a tree the whole thing would be a lie! They often harp on about how lucky they are that the Enchanted Wood starts across the lane from their house. And Bessie is Bet The first thing to note about the Faraway Tree is that it's not far away at all, it's actually very close to where our heroes live. The second thing to note is that if you read this book as a child then all four children in the modern edition will have changed their names! Dick and Fanny are now Rick and Franny. The first thing to note about the Faraway Tree is that it's not far away at all, it's actually very close to where our heroes live. This was a reread and I couldn't give it less than 5 stars.more All the more reason to cherish my unhurt version of the book. She doesn't slap naughty students anymore.
Like I said, censorship ruined the newer versions of the book. They discover brownies (not of the confectionery type) pixies and elves. Jo, Bessie and Fanny are three kids who move from the town to the countryside that borders on a mysterious wood. A magical tree where magical beings live was a great idea, but having various lands come to the top of the tree was a stroke of genius. The concept of the Faraway Tree was brilliant. Their ad The Enchanted Wood has been censored by an anonymous politically correct brigade, which is unfortunate. I loved it as a child, and I love it as an adult.The Enchanted Wood has been censored by an anonymous politically correct brigade, which is unfortunate. I have to say, I even liked them! Here is an example of one of them: I have a fairly new addition of this book, which contained illustrations. I kept turning to my husband as I read this book telling him he needed to read it! I can’t stop gushing about this book – it has adventure, it has brilliant characters and even as an adult, this book is a great read. It is so cleverly written and just a delight to read.
I loved the incorporation of fairy tales, such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I loved being reminded of all the crazy characters, such as Dame Washalot, who regularly soaked the children when she threw her dirty washing water down the tree. This book was so much fun! I didn’t want to put it down when I was reading it. And, the most important thing to remember, is they must get back to the tree before the land moves on, otherwise they could be stuck up there forever! The children explore several of these and end up in all sorts of situations – some fun, such as The Land of Birthdays, and some not as great, such as Toyland. Not only that, but at the very top of the tree is a ladder which takes you into a number of different lands. People like Moonface and Silky the fairy. In the Wood, they find the trees can talk, that elves live there, and of course the Magic Faraway Tree, which houses many extraordinary folk. The story follows Joe, Beth and Franny as they explore the Enchanted Wood by their new home. I can’t wait to read them to my children! The book is as fun and as wonderful as I remember it. It was an absolute pleasure as an adult reading these. I remember my Mum reading it to me and my younger brother, and as an adult I look back at not just this book, but the whole Magic Faraway Tree series, as my favourite childhood books. Together they visit the strange lands (the Roundabout Land, the Land of Ice and Snow, Toyland and the Land of Take What You Want) atop the tree and have the most exciting adventures – and narrow escapes. In the magic Faraway Tree live the magical characters that soon become their new friends – Moon-Face, Silky the fairy, and Saucepan Man.
Joe, Beth and Franny move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep.
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