King Of The Cloud Forests is a gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo.

Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Then Ashley finds himself alone in the hostile mountains, battling for his life. He is just about to give up all hope, when he has a mysterious and terrifying encounter . . .

Former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this tale of hardship and resolve.

One of a series offering classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes this award-winning book shows that in war there are no winners, only victims. It tells of a boy who, taken over by a young Iraqi soldier, witnesses the horrors of the Iraqi front lines.