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Watership Down: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Watership Down by Richard Adams — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Watership Down is the compelling tale of a group of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world—soon to be a BBC and Netflix animated miniseries starring James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Oscar and Grammy award-winning Sir Ben Kingsley.

Quick facts about Watership Down

  • Title: Watership Down
  • Author: Richard Adams
  • First published: 1972
  • Genre: rabbits, adventure and adventurers, open library staff picks
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2096536W

Where to read Watership Down

Watership Down by Richard Adams is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Watership Down about?

*Watership Down* is the compelling tale of a group of wild rabbits struggling to hold onto their place in the world—soon to be a BBC and Netflix animated miniseries starring James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Oscar and Grammy award-winning Sir Ben Kingsley..

Who wrote Watership Down?

Watership Down was written by Richard Adams.

When was Watership Down published?

Watership Down was first published in 1972.

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