Ronttu ja merimies

by Will Buckingham

Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands — and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey — and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Will Buckingham is a writer, academic and traveller with an MA in Anthropology and a PhD in Philosophy. He has published books in several genres, including philosophy and fiction for children and adults. His latest book is "Hello, Stranger: How We Find Connection in a Disconnected World" (Granta 2021).

Born in the UK, he has worked and travelled all over the world. He co-directs Wind&Bones, a social enterprise that explores how writing can help us connect and reconnect, and is currently based in Dundee, Scotland.

Reviews

[Amy Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet story that children would find funny and super engaging. The Snorgh goes on an adventure and forms an unlikely friendship which creates the message of 'never judge a book by its cover' which is important to share with children. The text has opportunities for inference throughout and would be a great book to use for creative writing inspiration.

[Katherine Dyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snorgh’s are very private creatures, they don’t like visitors, they don’t share soup and they defiantly don’t go on adventures, but one night there was a knock at the door and the Snorgh’s life changes beyond his dreams. A sailor visits the Snorgh and starts to tell a story about a whale but it turns 8o’clock so the Snorgh stops the sailor telling the story and goes to bed. During his sleep he dreams about the story of the whale and so when he wakes up he can’t wait to hear the sailor finish the story. But the sailor wasn’t there so the Snorgh decides to go and find the sailor so he can hear the rest of the story. What an adventure the Snorgh entailed to find the sailor… but Snorgh’s don’t go on adventures…
I enjoyed reading this book as it kept me intrigued to what was going to happen as the Snorgh seemed such a boring character I didn’t expect what happened to happen. This would be a nice book to read as a whole class as I think the children will be as intrigued as I was. I would read this book in the Foundation stage and Key Stage one. Key Stage one children may also like to read it independently.

[Della · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a really sweet book, perfect for a good bedtime story.

[Totoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

با هم بخوانیم

https://youtu.be/_syI8bog5s8

[Pia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aikuisten satutuntikirja, erinomainen ääneen luettava ja -kailotettava. Tarina yllättävästä kohtaamisesta ja kahdesta erilaisesta tyypistä. Tässä käsitellään hienosti myös sitä, että jos seikkailuun lähteminen tuntuu isolta hypyltä, niin joskus sen voi tehdä myös lähes huomaamattaan. Tykkään myös hirveästi nimestä ronttu.

[Nagapriya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book.

[James Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book, allows plenty of opportunity for inference throughout the book, and would be great to do two character profiles of the 'Snorgh' before and after he met the sailor.

[Gemma Gale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book. Absolutely hilarious. About a snorgh who didn't want to have adventures but who gets wrapped up in one as a befriends a sailor rabbit.

[Jan Nowak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Opowieść o przyjaźni i o tym, że czasem warto zaryzykować.

[Rod Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I know and admire the author.

Having said that, I don't think I'd review this any differently if I'd happened upon it by accident. I thought it was a completely delightful story. Simple but cleverly layered. There are deep truths just under the surface (like a whale, perhaps?) It is beautifully written, all the lines rolling off the tongue. And the illustrations are delightful. It will be one of those picture books that you don't mind reading aloud again and again - as will surely be demanded.

[Elee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful book, charmingly written and stunningly illustrated. One that parents and children can really enjoy together. Also lots of potential for school projects.

[Carl Strutt]

fab

[Philip Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story writing lesson starter

[Tapani Aulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaunis kuvitus ja jollakin tavalla tarinakin meni kaupaksi.
Ja nyt (toukokuu 2017) menee jo täysillä tarina.