An exciting historical adventure from War Horse author and former
Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel
have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side
of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and
discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a
lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on
Samson Island they don't know whether to believe the birdman's
story that the island is cursed. Set against the backdrop of the
First World War, in the tradition of Friend or Foe and Private
Peaceful Michael Morpurgo brings the emotional reality of conflict
to life in a way that is accessible to younger readers. Look out
for his other historical adventures including An Eagle in the Snow
and Listen to the Moon. Praise for Why the Whales Came: 'The Scilly
Islands off the English coast provide the setting for this
well-written historical novel ... good readers will find this a
memorable adventure, no less immediate for its setting in the
past.' Booklist
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