Don Quixote for kids

mycatis | 17:08 Tue 22nd Nov 2005 | Arts & Literature

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Does anyone know if there is a "childrens" version of this book anywhere? My son is interested in the story, he is 9, thanks in advance

Christine Keeler

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Drusilla

Amazon have a copy called Don Quixote of the Mancha. It's a hardback by Everyman. I only saw the American priced version, but I'm sure it's available here on their UK site too. You can actually read some of it online and determine whether it's the right sized print and complexity for your child.
Best wishes and I hope your son enjoys it.

mycatis

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Thanks for that Drusilla, will go and have a look

Buenchico

I've just been going frantic in the attic! I know that I had a much-treasured copy of the children's edition of Don Quixote which I really enjoyed when I was your son's age. I've looked everywhere for it - because you could have had it for free - but I've had to conclude that it must have been consigned to the charity shop at some stage.

All is not lost, however. You can buy it secondhand through Amazon UK. Check these links:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0460050249/qid= 1132708338/sr=1-10/ref=sr_1_10_10/026-6023873-4369259
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CIN9X/qid= 1132709249/sr=1-32/ref=sr_1_2_32/026-6023873-4369259

Chris

PS: It's good to hear that your son has discovered this book. The list of the 'most published' books in the world reads "1. The Bible, 2. The Quotations of Mao Tse Tung (the 'Little Red Book') , 3. Don Quijote de la Mancha, ..." but most people in this country have never even heard of Cervantes! I'm sure that must say something about our education system!

mycatis

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Oh Chris, what a lovely person you are !! I will go to Amazon now and hopefully get a copy before Christmas. Thank you for the thought :-) x x x

Buenchico

Mycatis:
I know it might be too late but I've just found my old copy of 'Stories From Don Quixote' in the 'Told to the Children' series of books.

If you want to get in touch, the e-mail address at this website will reach me:
http://cheetah.webtribe.net/~yewlandspast/

Chris

mycatis

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That is very kind of you Chris but I couldn't ask you to give me your copy, though I've got a lump in my throat because of the offer (I'm such a wimp lol) Thank you again x x

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