Gypsyworld

by Julian F. Thompson

Book Overview

Kidnapped and taken to utopian Gypsyworld by its king and queen, a group of teenagers is tested to see how they cope in a place where the earth and its gifts are not abused. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140365311
• ISBN13: 9780140365313
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.4" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Cracking good read

I started this book in the midst of trying to finish a dreary chick-lit novel. The contrast was stunning! Gypsyworld just draws you right in and doesn't let you go until the end. The gypsies, Josip and Marina, have purchased or stolen five teenagers to bring to Gypsyworld-- an alternate world that seems to coexist with earth. We don't know why, but we can't help liking jolly Josip and Marina. Eventually we realize that, like the series the 4400 running now on TV, the kids are going to be the ones to try to save the earth-- not because they're special, but precisely because they aren't. If they can be coaxed into caring about the environment, anybody can. Anyway, it's a fun story of how the five kids bond and learn. I did find the gypsies themselves much more interesting and entertaining than the teens, and would have liked more of them, but this is a really fun and thought-provoking book, with a gentle heart.

Great Book For All Ages

This book is wonderful. Its about five teens that are kidnapped and taken to Gypsyworld. Once there, they discover teh wonders of a Utopian world. With help from the king and queen's son, they escape and live in the woods. While there, they discover the point of life while escaping the government officials. Do they escape? What do the discover? You'll have to read to find out, but I recommend this book as a book you can't put down.

Thompson's (Arguable) Best

I love all of Julian F. Thompson's books, but this is probably my favorite. Unfortunately, like many of his books it is currently out of print. If you are under 20 and can possibly get your hands on it, it 100% worth it. The unlikely premise is beat by the superb characterization and writing. One of my all time favorite books, there aren't enough good things to say about it.