The Voyage of QV66 facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Penelope Lively |
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| Illustrator | Harold Jones |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
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Publication date
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1978 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| ISBN | 0-434-94898-5 |
The Voyage of QV66 is an exciting children's novel written by Penelope Lively. It was first published in 1978. The story takes place in a very unusual version of England. This England is mostly flooded, and there are no people left. Instead, animals are the main characters.
The book follows a special group of animals. This group includes a dog, a cat, a cow, a horse, and a pigeon. They also have a mysterious friend named "Stanley."
Contents
What Happens in the Story?
The animals decide to go on a big adventure. They travel in a boat, which is called the QV66. This is where the book gets its name! Their main goal is to reach the famous London Zoo. They hope to find out exactly what kind of animal Stanley is when they get there.
The Journey Begins
As they travel, the animals face many challenges and have exciting experiences. They meet new friends along the way. One new friend is a parrot who joins their crew.
Adventures on the Way
Their journey is full of surprises. At one point, some of the characters get lost. They float away in a balloon! Another time, Stanley himself gets into trouble. He ends up locked inside a bank vault. The other animals must figure out how to rescue him.
Discovering Stanley's Secret
Throughout their voyage, the mystery of Stanley keeps everyone guessing. The animals are very curious about him. Finally, after all their adventures, the truth is revealed. Stanley is a monkey! The book is a fun tale about friendship, discovery, and a world changed forever.
