Pilla Reading Corner: Alfred Szklarski - The Adventures of Tomek Wilmowski


"Mindless killing of wild animals is pure barbarism" – Alfred Szklarski, Tomek in the Land of Kangaroos.

Today's series might be more for a younger audience; I wondered if it wasn't too old-fashioned.

However, it seems to me that the content and message of these books are still universally valid.

The year is 1902. Tomek, the son of a revolutionary, is sent into exile to his father.
This begins a series of adventures, with each volume taking us to a different region of the world. Each volume contains excellent descriptions of flora, fauna, and a variety of interesting places.

For me, at the moment of reading, it's a way to explore and discover the exotic. Similar to watching "Indiana Jones" and playing "Tomb Raider" at the same time.

Even though it is youth literature, I recommend it to everyone, regardless of age.

Let's now look at how Alfred Szklarski's Tomek series has been received by other readers and what opinions can be found on the lubimyczytac.pl website:
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An adventure classic that was read with joy!

Helx7

Rating: 8/10

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I am very fond of this book. The entire series always sat undiscovered in a cupboard at my parents' house. I only read the book myself in high school and was immediately captivated. It immensely stimulates the imagination of young readers and fosters curiosity and wanderlust. I highly recommend it, especially to younger readers.

Sikor_reads

Rating: 7/10

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I read the books in my youth/childhood during a long illness. To put it bluntly, this whole series was a lifeline and a welcome distraction for me as a young girl. I loved them, which is an understatement – I simply embarked on the journey with Tomek and his friends. Thanks to these books, I actually got well again.

Horbi

Rating: 7/10

Author: Tomasz Salachna


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