Product Description

The Flying Dutchman! The legend of the wind-tattered ghost ship and its mad sea captain, cursed to sail forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy and his dog who are trapped on board that ship? Thus begins one of the mightiest of Brian Jacques' stories, as boy and dog set off on an eternal journey, braving icy winds and waves to arrive on strange shores, and explore new places and times, incuding Chapelville, a sleepy Victorian town, replete with a bully and a mystery to solve.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #380681 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-28
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Brian Jacques takes a break from his successful Redwall series to bring his young fans The Castaways of the Flying Dutchman.

Filled with passion, drama and salty images of the high seas, this unusual and deeply satisfying story follows the adventures of a young Mute boy, Neb, and his faithful talking Labrador (yes, really, a talking Labrador) who together survive the destruction of the the doomed ship The Flying Dutchman. Destined to wander the earth together for all eternity they wander the world, helping people in trouble as they brave the elements, eventually stumbling across a nineteenth century village on the verge of desolation and in desperate need of salvation...

The Castaways of the Flying Dutchman is a fantastic, almost old-fashioned story, fuelled by Jacques' descriptive, lyrical prose and his colour-filled imagination. After 13 Redwall books, this is a major departure for this fine author, but he more than pulls it off. His total involvement and belief in his characters shines through on every page, and, as ever, he manages to cleverly combine the ordinary with a mystical and extraordinary element that draws the reader into the very heart of the story.

Readers who have previously relished Redwall will love this excellent, spirited novel And readers who just enjoy a really good book will be equally as delighted.--Age 9 and over --Susan Harrison.

About the Author
Brian Jacques is a powerful storyteller, known best as the creator of the top-selling REDWALL series. He was brought up near the Liverpool docks. His life to date has been adventure-packed - he's been a sailor, truck driver, longshoreman, comedian, folk singer and radio host. He continues to travel widely bit still has his home in Liverpool.

Customer Reviews

Really good because it almost told the end but changed
The story starts a mute boy runs from nasty relatives and falls off a pier. He saves himself and the book follows one of his many adventures.
The mute boy finds frienship in a dog and they learn to telepathically talk to each other.
The book is really good and is very gripping, especially with the supernatural happenings on the ship... The Flying Dutchman.
The end is slightly surprising and sudden but suits the type of book. Brian Jaques has written many good novels when he personificates animals. We hope that there is a sequal to The Castaways Of The Flying Dutchman because there was also alot of humor like the bad/good man living as a mad proffesor in a half ruined old building.
We think this book is excellent and think EVERYONE should have a chance to read it.

My first Jacques book- it was fantastic!!
I picked this book up because I knew the story of "the Flying Dutchman" but to see "The Castways of the Flying Dutchman", made me think a legend a little bit different. It started off when Neb(Ben) saw a dog on the side of the boat. The dog, Denmark, followed Neb on to the boat, and they stayed togehter for the rest of the book. The Flying Dutchman mission was to sail around Cape Horn. Neb,a mute boy, felt the hardness of sailing and survived several mutinies. One time they were trying to sail arond Cape Horn, when the boy and dog were washed overboard, but were saved by an ANGEl.

You are taken through Neb's and Denmark's adventures and feelings of the people they meet. I loved this book and every bit is more interesting than the other. I thought the end was the best bit; it just makes you wander were is Neb now.I urge you to read this book and I hope you enjoy it as much as me.I will be happy to answer questions and talk about the book with you.

Possibly even better than Redwall!!!
I love Redwall; they are the best books ever by my opinion. This may possibly better than Redwall, the blend of riddle, history and adventure is fabulous and the use of thoughts as communication is great. The passing of time is very good, using chapters as gaps in time. It is impossible to put down; I read it all in one night then read it again three times! It a fantastic change from Redwall and rates as one of the best of Brian Jacques!

Absolutely Fantastic!!!