A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over forty years, Richard Adams' spellbinding classic Watership Down is one of the best-loved novels of all time.
Set in the beautiful English countryside of the Berkshire Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a developer.
Led by a stout-hearted pair of brothers, they leave the safety of Sandleford Warren in search of a safe haven and a mysterious promised land, skirting danger at every turn.
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780141341934
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 327 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 30 mm
Well according to Richard Adams, the author of this novel, this is just a story about rabbits that was created to entertain his children in the car. He says there is no intentional allegorical meaning whatsoever. I... More
Yes, the title describes the book well. I already knew that this was a well-written book with a great story as I'd read it several times in the past. I bought this book because of its beautiful illustrations... More
I still love this book, and despite knowing what was coming, Hazel-rah meeting the black rabbit still had me crying. This is usually aimed at the 9-12 market, but works so wonderfully as an adult read. An absolute... More
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