The Softwire exists on two planes: simple, adventurous tales of a young boy discovering his purpose in life; and complex, compelling renditions of corruption and oppression, and their effect upon the human spirit.

Animals are under threat from man, and children of 6-10 and adults will in turn be spellbound and surprised by the wickedly clever use of puppets, masks and actors in this adventurous tale.

Many industrialists and some Government officials dismiss the Ward Valley campaigners as trespassers whose main goal is to do anything that makes for good television or adventurous tales in the press.

His early biographies were filled with adventurous tales set in the Far East, events which he claimed were the basis for much of his work.

By telling the story of Avis Everhard, the novel is essentially an adventurous tale heavily strewn with social commentary of an alternate future (from a 1907 perspective).

How it worked out is an adventurous tale suitable for all ages.

He thought again of Montolio's dragon tale, and of all the other adventurous tales the blind ranger had told him.

Many industrialists, government officials and even some other environmentalists say Greenpeace campaigners are trespassers who do anything that makes for good television or adventurous tales in the press.

Peter takes an ice crystal from the ice caves and returns home to share his treasure and adventurous tale with Wendy, Tink, and the Lost Boys.

Which is perhaps about as much caviling as this brainy and adventurous tale should bear.