<p>Praise for Michael Morpurgo:</p>
<p>“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian</p>
<p>“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph</p>
<p>“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express</p>
<p>“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”</p>
<p>Elizabeth Reilly, British Council</p>
<p>“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian</p>

A gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo. Turned away by his own son, Cessie’s long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most – a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him and is determined to help him escape and unravel the truth of his past. A past that comes to him only in glimpses – a lifeboat, a tin of condensed milk, a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II … 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 strife and loss in World War II.
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A gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo.
• As part of the year long celebration of Michael Morpurgo’s 80th birthday, both Farshore and HarperCollins have commissioned stunning and collectable new cover looks across Michael’s entire backlist • New author branding designed by Michael’s granddaughter, Alice • Michael’s books have sold over 35 million copies globally • A characteristically poignant story of war, survival and hope, from a master storyteller. • Former Children’s Laureate, OBE and multi-award-winner, Michael is truly a national treasure.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780008641139
Publisert
2025-01-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Farshore
Vekt
420 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Michael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.

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.