In each of this week's picks, characters discover underground tunnels - they may be dank and unpleasant or warm and cosy, but they're all full of adventure!
Picture Book
The Tunnel – Anthony Browne
This is an unusual picture book about two siblings who don’t see eye to eye. But when her brother disappears into a tunnel, his sister must go in after him.
A very atmospheric, spooky book, which fortunately has a happy ending!
Early Readers
Fantastic Mr Fox – Roald Dahl
Poor Mr Fox, he has a wife and small foxes to support, but nasty farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean want him dead. Luckily, Mr Fox has a plan to outsmart all three, and he’s got some friends to help him dig an amazing tunnel.
Another Dahl classic, this book is full of brilliant details: the farmers’ diets are particularly funny (boiled chicken and dumplings for chicken farmer Boggis, goose liver and doughnuts for goose-and-duck farmer Bunch and just cider for skinny apple-and-turkey farmer Bean!
Developing Readers
Five Go to Smuggler’s Top – Enid Blyton
When an ash tree falls on Kirrin Cottage, the Famous Five (Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the Dog) are sent to stay with Julian and Dick’s school friend Pierre ‘Sooty’ Lenoir and his rather strange step-father. They soon discover hidden tunnels running under the house, and become embroiled in an alarming plot!
One of the Five’s most atmospheric adventures.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Caroll
When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she discovers a strange world, where everything she knows has been turned on its head. From the mouse who speaks French to the Cheshire Cat, Wonderland never fails to surprise.
A delightfully strange tale!
Confident Readers
Tunnels – Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
When Will’s father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, he decides to investigate with his friend Chester. Soon they are deep underground, and they unearth a terrifying secret, one which may cost them their lives.
A thrilling and inventive novel.
The Hobbit – JRR Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins would much rather not leave his underground hobbit-hole, thank you. But when Gandalf and the dwarves arrive to take him on quest, he proves to be more adventurous than the average hobbit!
Both adults and children will enjoy this classic prequel to Lord of the Rings.
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