The Royal Rabbits: Escape From the Tower
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‘The Royal Rabbits is sweet, funny and beautifully illustrated' The Times
Shylo's adventures with his Royal Rabbit friends continue in this charming series from bestselling authors Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore and illustrator Kate Hindley, that proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero.
Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible – by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet noise and a slice of mad courage!
Little Shylo Tawny-Tail is proud to call himself one of the Royal Rabbits of London, a secret order who live under Buckingham Palace and fight evil across the world.
But high up in one of London’s famous skyscrapers, the horrible Ratzis are plotting to cause chaos during a visit from the President of the United States. And when the Grand Burrow is attacked and Shylo is kidnapped, it looks as though they might just manage it! Can Shylo escape in time to save the day?
Santa Montefiore
Santa Montefiore’s books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have sold more than six million copies in England and Europe. She is the bestselling author of The Temptation of Gracie and the Deverill series, among many others. She is married to writer Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London. Visit her at SantaMontefiore.co.uk and connect with her on Twitter @SantaMontefiore or on Instagram @SantaMontefioreOfficial.
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The Royal Rabbits: The Great Diamond Chase Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Royal Rabbits: The Hunt for the Golden Carrot Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Royal Rabbits: Escape From the Tower Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Escape from the Palace Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Royal Rabbits of London Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
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Reviews for The Royal Rabbits
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Advertised as suitable for 8-12yo, but it's going to be the younger side of that age range that will like this one, and I don't think adults readers of MR books will particularly care for it. I like rabbits (and I like rats too, though too often, as in this book, rats unfortunately are villainous), which is why I bought this one. It's really just too simplistic, though, and I don't plan to bother with subsequent installments to the series.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5If you've come here hoping for your next read of the summer then I'm afraid I have to disappoint you (unless this sounds up your street for some reason). The Royal Rabbits of London by Santa Montefiore & Simon Sebag Montefiore caught my eye because of the fantastic cover illustration of rabbits in various outfits. This is the story of Shylo, an extremely small bunny that is ridiculed and bullied by his peers (and siblings). He gets roped into a bit of intrigue and derring-do which takes him away from all that he has ever known and into the very heart of the Royal Rabbits of London. Much shenanigans ensue especially when they are confronted by Ratzis. I feel like this book was given very little thought or care (except for the illustrations which were really great and liberally padded the story) so it shocked me to learn that this is the first in a series. (Spoiler alert: I won't be reading the others.) It wasn't particularly well-written but would probably appeal to 2nd or 3rd graders who really like rabbits. For me, it was disappointing to say the least. 1/10 only because of those excellent drawings.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This light book about rabbits who work to protect the Queen of England may work well for advanced readers. While the subject matter should amuse a 2nd or 3rd grader, the length of the book and language is a bit older.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Children's fiction (short chapter book/poss. family readaloud)
a fun adventure that reminds one simultaneously of Polly Horvath's Mr. and Mrs. Bunny and Dick King-Smith's Babe. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love books about animals. Remember the All Creatures Great and Small series by James Herriot that came began in 1973? If you haven’t read them, do so. They are wonderful. I also love rabbits, so how could I pass up a chance to read a book about a little rabbit that has to wear an eyepatch to help correct his vision?I couldn’t, and I’m glad that I didn’t. This novel, aimed at middle school readers, is adorable and a fun read, even for middle-aged adults.In this first book in the Royal Rabbits series, readers are introduced to Shylo Tawny-Tail, the runt of his litter and Mom’s pet. Shylo has made friends with an elderly rabbit who lives on the other side of the pasture. Horatio, the old rabbit, tells Shylo about the Royal Rabbits, the noble defenders of the royal family, a secret society of rabbits that live beneath Buckingham Palace.On his way to visit Horatio, Shylo encounters his oldest brother, Maximilian. Rather the divulge his secret path, Shylo takes off in a different direction and looks for a low place to hide. He is successful and Maximilian soon tires of chasing him. As he waits to make sure that his brother has truly left, three Ratzis, under the control of Papa Ratzi, amble up the path, making plans to snap photos of the Queen in her nightie and selling it to the tabloids for big bucks.When Shylo finally makes it to Horatio’s burrow and explains what he has just heard…and smelled, Horatio convinces him that the only way to save the Queen from total humiliation is for Shylo to travel to London, find the Royal Rabbits, and alert them to be on guard. Shylo, small and timid, rises to the challenge.What an adventure Shylo has! This is a fun, light-hearted that teaches children about privacy, facing your fears, and being the best bunny that they can be. The Royal Rabbits of London gets 6 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world.