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Kensuke's Kingdom
Michael Morpurgo
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An utterly magical of one boy’s desert island adventure – full
of friendship, trust and humanity. From the nation’s favourite
storyteller. ‘A dazzling adventure’ – The Times ‘I heard
the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly,
you haven’t got your safety harness on, you haven’t got your
lifejacket on. You shouldn’t be doing this … I was in the cold
of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.’ Washed
up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his
own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his eyes
ready for the end. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of
fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone …
Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true
friendship from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has
written more than one hundred books for children and won the
Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie
Medal four times. Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the
Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.
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War Horse
Michael Morpurgo
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Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre
production, there was the classic children’s novel – War
Horse.From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the
reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by
artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a
powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible
times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity.
The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. War
Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture
with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The
National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed
successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. A great way of
introducing young readers to the realities of WWI. Look out for
Morpurgo’s other war fiction including Friend or Foe, Waiting for
Anya, King of the Cloud Forests and An Eagle in the Snow. War Horse
is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a
writer who ‘has the happy knack of speaking to both child and
adult readers’ (The Guardian). Michael Morpurgo has written more
than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award,
the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book
Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from
a master storyteller ‘Full of warmth as well as grief, conveying
vividly how precious it is to be alive’ Sunday Times As young
Thomas Peaceful looks back over his childhood from the battlefields
of the First World War, his memories are full of family life deep
in the countryside. But the clock is ticking, and every moment
Tommo spends remembering how things used to be, means another
moment closer to something that will change his life for ever.
Michael Morpurgo’s children’s classic is now a major movie
animation starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe.
With screen play by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. From the award-winning
author of War Horse. ‘A dazzling adventure’ – The Times ‘I
heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is
silly, you haven’t got your safety harness on, you haven’t got
your lifejacket on. You shouldn’t be doing this … I was in the
cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.’
Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive
on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his
eyes ready for the end. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him
of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone …
Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true
friendship from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has
written more than one hundred books for children and won the
Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie
Medal four times. Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the
Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.
I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday. Washed up on
an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own.
With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there
is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water.
He is not alone ... From the author of the internationally
acclaimed War Horse, this is a spellbinding adventure story about
friendship and survival. Kensuke's Kingdom was shortlisted for the
Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. 'A dazzling adventure' - The
Times
"I'm not a king or a Wizard... but I do have a story to tell." Meet
Ben Bundle. He likes shing and snorkelling, jumping o rocks and
exploring the magical island of Bryher with his friends. But after
an accident leaves Bun blind, he fears his days of adventure are
over. Until one day he is swept into the realm of his favourite
story, the ancient legend of King Arthur, and Bun's world changes
forever. Get ready for a gripping adventure where a broken promise,
a magic sword and a ghostly king reveal to Bun a life-changing
quest of his own. A tale about magic, mystery, hope, love, triumph
and disaster, The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale of
self-discovery with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly
spellbinding.
Krygsperd (War Horse in die oorspronklike Engels) vertel die
aangrypende verhaal van die dapper Joey, 'n perd wat in 1914
verkoop word en kort daarna as oorlogsperd in die middel van die
choas en ontbering van die Eerste Wereldoorlog beland. Die boek het
aanleiding gegee tot Steven Spielberg se gewilde gelyknamige
rolprent, wat in 2011 op die grootskerm vrygestel is.
Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller
Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and
beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and
inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation
of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare – the
perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for
children. Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from
ten different artists, each with a special connection to the
author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from
Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael
Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift. A contemporary Lamb’s
Tales for a new generation. Featuring: Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo
Adeola The Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle Avelino Romeo
and Juliet, illustrated by Peter Bailey The Tempest, illustrated by
Barroux Twelfth Night, illustrated by Ian Beck Henry V, illustrated
by Christian Birmingham A Midsummer Night's Dream, illustrated by
Alona Millgram Hamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole King Lear,
illustrated by Michael Foreman The Winter's Tale, illustrated by
Sam Usher
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The Dancing Bear
Michael Morpurgo
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Waiting for Anya
Michael Morpurgo
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A gripping World War II adventure from War Horse author and former
Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Jo did not stop until he’d
shut the door behind him and even then his heart could not stop
pounding in his ears. Jo finds out that Jewish children are being
smuggled away from the Nazis over the mountains near his village.
All goes to plan until German soldiers start patrolling the
mountains, and Jo realises the children are trapped. Jo's slightest
mistake could have devastating consequences … Shortlisted for the
Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction award Waiting for Anya is a
novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in
history, providing a wider context for children who have studied
the Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank.
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The Butterfly Lion (Paperback)
Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
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A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and
his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master
storyteller ‘Will touch all hearts – both young and old’
Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation When Bertie rescues an
orphaned white lion cub from the African veld, the pair are
inseparable – until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in
England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one
day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion
which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.
An epic story of determination and love, about one family's escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War.
Lizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family.
As Michael Morpurgo writes in an author's note, An Elephant in the Garden is inspired by historical truths, and by his admiration for elephants, "the noblest and wisest and most sensitive of all creatures." Here is a story that brings together an unlikely group of survivors whose faith in kindness and love proves the best weapon of all.
The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from a master
storyteller ‘One of those novels that you know from the start is
going to break your heart’ The Times A surprise trip to Indonesia
seems the perfect holiday for Will and his mum. That is, until the
elephant he is riding along the beach, Oona, spooks and begins
trumpeting at the sea. As Will sees a huge wave, a tsunami,
crashing in, Oona runs into the jungle with Will holding on for
dear life. With nothing but the clothes on his back and both
parents surely lost, Will wonders if there is much left for him in
the world. But with Oona beside him, the jungle might turn out not
to be so lonely . . .
Die Voelman toor en vervloek mense. Moenie met hom praat nie. Bly
ver van hom af weg. Gracie en Daniel word gewaarsku om nie naby die
Voelman te kom nie, maar 'n boodskap in die sand laat hulle besef
dat hy anders is as wat almal dink. Hulle verdwaal een nag in digte
mis en beland alleen op 'n verlate eiland. Is die Voelman se
stories waar? Is die plek vervloek?
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The Sleeping Sword
Michael Morpurgo
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An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from the nation’s
favourite storyteller ‘There stood before me an ancient man
swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard
matted with filth, his face grey with grief and age. Holding the
sword out in front of me, I backed away until I felt the sink
behind me and I could go no further. His eyes followed me all the
way.' When Bun Bendle is struck blind, he feels like he is drowning
in blackness. But the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely
familiar sword changes him forever. A contemporary tale of
Arthurian legend from the nation’s favourite storyteller and the
author of War Horse.
A heart-racing tale of courage, loss, friendship and family. From
the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Escaping
from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on
a perilous journey across the Himalayas. When battling the hostile
environments of the mountains, and finding himself alone in an
unfamiliar world, Ashley’s courage is put to the test. And a
mysterious and terrifying encounter at the hands of an unknown
tribe might just change everything. King of the Cloud Forests is a
much loved story of bravery and compassion in the face of war and
loss, from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written
more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread
Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie
Medal four times. Look out for Morpurgo’s other war fiction
including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya and An Eagle
in the Snow.
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My Friend Walter
Michael Morpurgo
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Mr Nobody's Eyes
Michael Morpurgo
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A tale of fun and friendship from former Children’s Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run.
Harry is in trouble at school, and doesn’t like his stepfather or the new baby. Then he befriends Ocky, a chimpanzee from the circus. Ocky’s owner won’t mind if Harry borrows her for a bit, will he?
But then Harry’s stepfather and the police find out. Harry and the chimp are soon on the run!
A gripping and poignant animal adventure from the master storyteller of An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Shadow, and An Elephant in the Garden. Michael Morpurgo has written more than a hundred books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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The War of Jenkins' Ear
Michael Morpurgo
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A spellbinding children’s story from from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo – now with a brand new cover look.
Toby Jenkins doesn’t like boarding school. He gets called Jinks and thinks he will never fit in. But then he meets a strange boy named Christopher who believes that he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. When the village boy ‘oiks’ start a war with the schoolboy ‘toffs’, Toby is caught in the middle. Can Christopher provide the miracle that Toby needs?
A brilliant evocation of school life from the master storyteller.
Michael has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
A sweeping story of danger, adventure and the high seas. From the
nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. “We all knew
what was going to happen. We’d seen it before. A ship about to
founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern
and she did not come upright again.” Life on the Scilly Isles in
1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura’s twin brother, Billy,
disappears, and then a storm devastates everything. It seems
there’s little hope. But then the Zanzibar is wrecked on the
island’s rocks, and everything changes … The Wreck of the
Zanzibar is a sea-swept story of storms, shipwrecks and survival
… and a family tossed in the centre of it all. From the author of
War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books
for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the
Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been
short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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Why the Whales Came
Michael Morpurgo
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A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against
the backdrop of the First World War. From the nation’s favourite
storyteller, 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. But his warnings to stay away
from the abandoned and cursed Samson Island stay with them. And
when those warnings seem to be coming true, Gracie and Daniel must
find out what the Birdman knows – before it's too late . . . Why
the Wales Came is a gripping historical tale full of adventure and
friendship, from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has
written more than one hundred books for children and won the
Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie
Medal four times.
Official World Book Day GBP1 book From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder
of the charity Farms for City Children, this charming story for
early readers evokes the wonder, muck and magic of a week on the
farm. The first of many Farm Tales to come, it is a window onto the
countryside, and the way its landscape and animals can leave an
impression on a child's heart forever. 'You're farmers for a week,
so you'll be busy. There'll be no time to miss home. You'll eat
like kings and queens, sleep like logs, and you'll hardly be out of
your wellies, except in bed.' When a young boy goes from the city
to stay on the farm, he discovers a world he never knew existed - a
world of vegetable gardens, ducks and geese, where the sheep graze
in the fields, where apples and pears grow in the orchard. He also
meets Jemima the pig: she smells and she slobbers, she breaks out
of her pen to steal potatoes, and she's the undisputed queen of the
farm. Soon, he's hiding acorns in his pockets to feed to her every
time he sees her. But then, Jemima starts to feel ill. Could she
have eaten too many acorns? Or does this queen of a pig have a
secret...?
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated
by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and
perfect to read together Take part in the heroic rescue of a
fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary
discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms
a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl. These three
uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city
child’s week on the farm. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of
the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy
Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers
celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals
can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever.
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