Contents:
The Borrible tales may be aimed at children but their engaging blend of fantasy and adventure is just as appealing to adults.
First published between and , they still maintain their freshness and excitement. De Larrabeiti creates a totally believable fantasy world right in the middle of 'real' London.
It's a violent world, a filthy world, but wholly engrossing. The central characters, the Borribles, are London street children, living by their wits, stealing and 'borrowing', sleeping in derelict buildings.
But they aren't ordinary children. Once they leave their families or foster homes and take to the streets they get pointy elf-like ears and live forever, maintaining their child-like appearance.
Their ancient enemies are the Rumbles - rodent-like creatures that live in complex underground dwellings. But they're not the only foe. There are Borrible snatchers, who force the Borribles to steal for money - totally abhorrent to a community whose motto is to take only what is needed and never touch money. So begins the first of three epic adventures in Michael de Larrabeiti's classic trilogy, where excitement, violence, low cunning, greed, generosity, treachery, and bravery exist side by side.
This ebook edition features extra material, including some not seen in any previous editions of the book. Amongst other pieces of interesting background, you'll also discover colourful descriptions of the wonderful cast of characters.
The Borribles: Across the Dark Metropolis. Fearing an invasion, an elite group of Borrible fighters set out on what will become known in legend as the Great Rumble Hunt.
So begins the first of three epic adventures in Michael de Larrabeiti's classic trilogy, where excitement, violence, low cunning, greed, generosity, treachery, and bravery exist side by side. Search Results.
Seller Inventory Xn. Home Contact Privacy. Original publication date. No current Talk conversations about this book. Battersea, London, England, UK.
The Borribles: Book 1. Author Information Michael de Larrabeiti was one of five children, the son of an absentee Basque father and a South London mother. He was brought up on her home turf, in Battersea, and left school at sixteen to try his hand at a variety of different jobs.