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wanderingstories's review against another edition
3.0
"To remind ourselves: we all come from kindness. We all sprang from the same place. The world is a gift."
Sweet, cute story about a tiny girl called Lily who is from Lilliput.
It's idea behind this story is obviously from [b: Gulliver's Travels|7733|Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1427829692s/7733.jpg|2394716], which I have not read but might do after having read this one.
"She learned that the world was full of cages, and not all were built of iron. Some were made of lies or promises or secrets or questions."
Sweet, cute story about a tiny girl called Lily who is from Lilliput.
It's idea behind this story is obviously from [b: Gulliver's Travels|7733|Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1427829692s/7733.jpg|2394716], which I have not read but might do after having read this one.
"She learned that the world was full of cages, and not all were built of iron. Some were made of lies or promises or secrets or questions."
cornmaven's review against another edition
5.0
Fun, creative take on Gulliver's Travels. With lots of really cool characters, amazing illustrations, a Gulliver who is just not a nice guy, and more. Lily is a wonderful heroine.
The famous Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, in which a normal sized man discovers a tiny, tiny group of people on an island is the inspiration and backdrop for this book.
The plot: No one believes Gulliver’s tales about little people and everyone else he has met, so he is writing a book about it, and must have evidence to prove things. He returns to Lilliput and kidnaps 6 yr old Lily as his proof for that kingdom.
Lily has lived in a bird cage now for 6 years, and has tried about every escape she can think of. On one of her escapades, she meets Finn, who is being kept prisoner by a cruel clockmaker whose clocks manipulate time to the benefit of its owner. And so begins a wonderful journey of escape, rescue, escape, etc. We meet a chocolate maker who likes to talk in rhyme, and talking parrot, and a bird who is also imprisoned but whom Lily needs in her latest attempt to get back home.
I loved the writing – it was non-stop action from the first page on. Gayton’s imagining of clocks, their insides, and other machines was fascinating. Alice Ratterree’s illustrations are very very cool (show some) and they will keep readers reading. Does Lily succeed? You’ll just have to read Lilliput and see.
NOTE: This review will appear on my library’s book review social media channel in the near future.
The famous Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, in which a normal sized man discovers a tiny, tiny group of people on an island is the inspiration and backdrop for this book.
The plot: No one believes Gulliver’s tales about little people and everyone else he has met, so he is writing a book about it, and must have evidence to prove things. He returns to Lilliput and kidnaps 6 yr old Lily as his proof for that kingdom.
Lily has lived in a bird cage now for 6 years, and has tried about every escape she can think of. On one of her escapades, she meets Finn, who is being kept prisoner by a cruel clockmaker whose clocks manipulate time to the benefit of its owner. And so begins a wonderful journey of escape, rescue, escape, etc. We meet a chocolate maker who likes to talk in rhyme, and talking parrot, and a bird who is also imprisoned but whom Lily needs in her latest attempt to get back home.
I loved the writing – it was non-stop action from the first page on. Gayton’s imagining of clocks, their insides, and other machines was fascinating. Alice Ratterree’s illustrations are very very cool (show some) and they will keep readers reading. Does Lily succeed? You’ll just have to read Lilliput and see.
NOTE: This review will appear on my library’s book review social media channel in the near future.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
Would recommend for fans of The Borrowers or Thumbelina or for anyone who appreciates Gulliver's Travels.
Lily is a feisty, if tiny, heroine. She has some giant enemies, though. I would have loved to spend more time on Lilliput with Lily and her family, but her adventure was thrilling nonetheless, and the illustrations perfectly fit.
Lily is a feisty, if tiny, heroine. She has some giant enemies, though. I would have loved to spend more time on Lilliput with Lily and her family, but her adventure was thrilling nonetheless, and the illustrations perfectly fit.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
Gulliver's Travels, as Sam Gayton here also notes, was immediately and recurringly referenced, written about, continued. It's a book that, though perfectly suitable for younger readers, often because of its satirical nature is picked up by adults.
But Gayton here reminds us why children may want to try the original. He has created a perfect sequel to Swift's book, that picks up in Lilliput years after Gulliver has first left it.
Lily is kidnapped by Gulliver when she is only six moons old. Taken over the seas to London, she is there as proof that his stories are fact and not ravings. Languishing in a cage while he finishes his book of Travels, she plots scheme after scheme to escape. And one day, she succeeds... But now what?
This doesn't write down to a young audience. It is filled with excellent period detail, adventure and suspense, a strong female heroine in young Lily and a warm-hearted cast of characters in the friends she gathers around her. There are nefarious plots, dastardly doings and some lovely illustrations that add to the historical feel. And at the heart of it is a clear sense of love for Gulliver's Travels.
I really think that children will finish 'Lilliput' and ask their parents to find them the book this tells them more about yahoos and Lilliputians.
Entertaining and reverent. Great piece of 'Gulliverania' (a word I've learnt from reading this).
But Gayton here reminds us why children may want to try the original. He has created a perfect sequel to Swift's book, that picks up in Lilliput years after Gulliver has first left it.
Lily is kidnapped by Gulliver when she is only six moons old. Taken over the seas to London, she is there as proof that his stories are fact and not ravings. Languishing in a cage while he finishes his book of Travels, she plots scheme after scheme to escape. And one day, she succeeds... But now what?
This doesn't write down to a young audience. It is filled with excellent period detail, adventure and suspense, a strong female heroine in young Lily and a warm-hearted cast of characters in the friends she gathers around her. There are nefarious plots, dastardly doings and some lovely illustrations that add to the historical feel. And at the heart of it is a clear sense of love for Gulliver's Travels.
I really think that children will finish 'Lilliput' and ask their parents to find them the book this tells them more about yahoos and Lilliputians.
Entertaining and reverent. Great piece of 'Gulliverania' (a word I've learnt from reading this).
jillcd's review against another edition
4.0
A spin-off of Gulliver's Travels. Lily is a spunky fun character, and her vocabulary is delightful. An entertaining quick read.
raoionna's review against another edition
4.0
A little dark but quick moving with lovely illustrations
megmeg123's review against another edition
4.0
I've never read Gulliver's Travels, but I read this for a class about how humans treat others.. Definitely something to think about. Cute story and great characters.
julesgou's review against another edition
3.0
I've never read "Gulliver's Travels". Obviously I should.
Lily was kidnapped by a giant named Gulliver. Six moons later, she is still trying to escape. It isn't until escape plan #34 comes along that she finds success. But, how is a girl three inches supposed to find her home in a giant's city?
Lily was a resilient character. She could have stopped trying to escape a long time ago, but she doesn't. She wants to go home and nothing is going to stop her from doing that. Not even the fact that Gulliver keeps discovering her escape plans. Even if she has no way to get home, not that she knows where home is. She just wants out of the cage. She is a great believer in freedom, even with her friend Finn. Finn is a slave and Lily does what she can to free him.
This book reminded me a little bit of the movie "Epic". However, instead of being big and made small, she is small coming into a big city.
I quite enjoyed this book. It is one of those books that everyone could read, big or small. I'm going to have to make time to read "Gulliver's Travels" now!
Lily was kidnapped by a giant named Gulliver. Six moons later, she is still trying to escape. It isn't until escape plan #34 comes along that she finds success. But, how is a girl three inches supposed to find her home in a giant's city?
Lily was a resilient character. She could have stopped trying to escape a long time ago, but she doesn't. She wants to go home and nothing is going to stop her from doing that. Not even the fact that Gulliver keeps discovering her escape plans. Even if she has no way to get home, not that she knows where home is. She just wants out of the cage. She is a great believer in freedom, even with her friend Finn. Finn is a slave and Lily does what she can to free him.
This book reminded me a little bit of the movie "Epic". However, instead of being big and made small, she is small coming into a big city.
I quite enjoyed this book. It is one of those books that everyone could read, big or small. I'm going to have to make time to read "Gulliver's Travels" now!
wyvernfriend's review
4.0
Story set in Gulliver's world where he kidnaps a Lilliputian (Lily) to prove his wild stories and she tries to escape.
Charming and fun read, short and sweet.
Charming and fun read, short and sweet.
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