Her books for teenagers include one more river, sarah and after, my. From purple, orange and blue coloured snow to dinosaurs, this book delivered some unique traits and twists despite following the rather typical fantasy setting of our protagonist, dakin, setting out on a quest oh, i do love those adventurequest fantasy stories, though. Eventually, she turned to journalism, becoming one of britains first female television news reporters. Lynne reid banks primary author only author division. The farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks, february 1997, listening library edition, audio cassette in english. Her first novel, the lshaped room, published in 1960, was an instant and lasting best seller. The farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks goodreads. Buy the farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks online at alibris uk. From dakins bedroom window, the farthestaway mountain looks quite close, its peak capped with pink and purple and green snow rising above the pine wood just beyond the village. The farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks overdrive. The farthestaway mountain is a fairytale in reverse. Lynne reid banks librarything catalog your books online. She was evacuated to saskatoon in saskatchewan, canada during world war ii, and returned after the war was over. Banks smoothly portrays all the characters with seamless transitions between each part.
The farthest away mountain ebook by lynne reid banks kobo. Buy the farthest away mountain book online at low prices. No one has ever been there until dakin hears a voice calling her to fight the evil on the mountain and set it free. The farthest away mountain a thrilling adventure in which dakin, a brave girl who knows her own mind, is summoned by the mysterious mountain noone can approach, to break the spell that holds it and its inhabitants in thrall. The farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks book cover, description, publication history. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Buy the kobo ebook book the farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks at indigo. She was born in london in 1929 and worked as an actress, writer and tv news. She was born in london in 1929 and worked as an actress, writer and tv news reporter. Childrens stories, fairy tales, fantasy fiction, fiction, mountains. The farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks alibris.
The indian in the cupboard, recently made into a major hollywood film. My mother bought it for me and i was instantly hooked. The farthestaway mountain banks, lynne reid henderson. See all books authored by lynne reid banks, including the indian in the cupboard, and the return of the indian, and more on. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A thrilling adventure in which dakin, a brave girl who knows her own mind, is summoned by the mysterious mountain noone can approach, to break the spell that holds it and its inhabitants in thrall.
The prince doesnt go riding out in fine array for an adventure. I cant even count the number of times i insisted we listen to the farthestaway mountain. Lynne reid banks is currently considered a single author. After studying at the royal academy of dramatic art, she acted and wrote for the repertory stage. Buy the farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks online at alibris.
Fourteenyearold dakin has wanted to discover the secrets of the farthestaway mountain ever since she. This is the tale of the young heroine dakin, who sets out on a terrifying journey through wicked woods and haunted mountain paths to find the farthestaway mountain and break the spell by which its been bound for two hundred years. The farthestaway mountain by banks, lynne reid, 1929. Lynne reid banks born 31 july 1929 is a british author of books for children and adults she has written fortyfive books, including the bestselling childrens novel the indian in the cupboard, which has sold over 10 million copies and has been successfully adapted to film. She attended st teresas school effingham in surrey. Fifteenyearold dakin embarks on a dangerous journey to fulfill her three desires. The farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks scholastic. Book the farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks. Even though its geared for children, i gobbled up this adorable adventure. The indian in the cupboard, made into a major hollywood film. Lynne reid banks books list of books by author lynne.
The title of this book is the farthest away mountain and it was written by lynne reid banks, dave henderson illustrator. Lynne reid banks was born in london, england on july i929. Dakin has always lived with her family in the shadow of the farthestaway mountain. The farthestaway mountain is a childrens book about a magical journey to conquer evil. Buy a cheap copy of the farthestaway mountain book by lynne reid banks. Lynne reid banks is a british writer best known for her bestselling novel the indian in the cupboard. Banks was born in london, the only child of james and muriel reid banks.
It was published by camelot and has a total of 144 pages in the book. She was born on july 31 st, 1929 in london, england, to james and muriel reid. The farthestaway mountain is a childrens novel, first published in 1976, by lynne reid banks, a british author. Editions of the farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks. Home books the farthestaway mountain hardcover image what is jacketflap. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. By lynne reid banks the farthestaway mountain mass market paperback 5. The language was beautiful and the characters so sweet. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This is an enjoyable fairy tale that will appeal to younger teens. The farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks ebook. Fifteenyearold dakin finds adventure, mystery and challenges when she decides to be the first to explore the magical farthestaway mountain. The story of dakin who wants to marry a prince, meet a gargoyle and climb the farthest away mountain really caught my attention and i read and reread it.
The farthestaway mountain lynne reid banks, author, victor g. Writing on the wall by lynne reid banks penguin books. This book has sold more than 10 million printed copies throughout the world and has also been adapted into a movie. This is the tale of the young heroine dakin, who sets out on a terrifying journey through wicked woods and haunted mountain paths to find the farthestaway mountain.
Once upon a time, in a village nestled in a mountain va. By lynne reid banks the farthestaway mountain 19910302 hardcover lynne reid banks. Banks, lynne reid is the author of farthestaway mountain lynne reid banks paperback with isbn 9780380735 and isbn 0380739. Among lynne reid bankss popular novels for young readers are angela and diabola. Lynne reid banks has written a number of books for children and young adults. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her classic childrens novel the indian in the cupboard has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. The farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks fantastic fiction.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Prior to becoming a writer, banks was an actress, and also worked as a television journalist in britain, one of the first women to. Lynne reid banks is a bestselling english novelist of childrens books, adult fiction, and nonfiction novels. Dave henderson fifteenyearold dakin embarks on a dangerous journey to fulfill her three desires. Buy the farthestaway mountain reprint by banks, lynne reid isbn. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support 1.
She has written over 45 books in her career that includes childrens book called the indian in the cupboard. The farthestaway mountain by lynne reid banks was written in 1976 when i was little we used to listen to books on tape on long car rides. Her mother took her to canada during world war ii to escape the nazis and she spent five years in saskatoon, saskatchewan. The farthest away mountain is a book that i have loved since i was 6. From dakins bedroom window the farthest mountains peak is capped with pink and purple and green snow. The farthest away mountain by lynne reid banks 9780380735. Lynne reid banks is a bestselling author for children and adults. Buy the farthest away mountain book online at best prices in india on. No one knows why the snow isnt white, because no one has ever been there. Fourteenyearold dakin has wanted to discover the secrets of the farthestaway mountain ever since she was ten.
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