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MIDNITE - The Story of a Wild Colonial Boy

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A book by RALPH STOW and RANDOLPH with illustrations by STEADMAN

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Author: RANDOLPH with illustrations by STEADMAN, RALPH STOW

Publisher: The Bodley Head

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Deightful little book!

Jan 18, 2002

by Beatleman1ac
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

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The story of Captain Midnight and his band of faithful (animal) followers is an absolute delight. It is one of the most wonderful children's books ever written, and all adults should share it with their children. If you don't have any children, and if you don't even like them, treat yourself to the book anyway. It's a hoot!

Our hero is a bush ranger, like a highway man, though this is almost by default, and he is a very reluctant and to a certain extent inept bad guy. The other characters are equally delightful, especially his feline confederate, the siamese cat Khat, and the depictions of the Australian bush and the times in which they live are wonderful.

It is funny, it is enchanting, and I cannot reccommend it highly enough!

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