black queen michael morpurgo

The Black Queen is what Billy calls his shadowy next-door neighbour. She always wears a black cloak and a wide-brimmed black hat. She lurks about her garden, alone except for her black cat. Scarily for Billy, the Black Queen befriends him and asks him to look after her cat while she s away. Billy can t resist the opportunity to peek inside her house. There are chessboards scattered everywhere. Who is the Black Queen and what sort of game is she playing? Billy thinks he knows...

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From the Nation s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee.There once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. Now, seventy years later, her reign as the longest serving female monarch in history has seen her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This remarkable queen has remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a corgi or two!Beginning with the queen as a little girl, planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An exquisite gift book and commemoration of the Platinum Jubilee, it marks a unique moment in our shared history and will be a treasured keepsake for generations to come.

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The charming tales of one mischievous cat from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.A cat s nine lives are full of adventure and excitement and none more so than Montezuma, the farmyard cat. From a young kitten to a grand old cat, he is cunning and proud while establishing his kingdom, but to Matthew, he s always loving and adorable. A great read that kids aged 9+ will love.Michael Morpurgo, again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this collection of stories. Famed for animal stories such as Little Foxes, Shadow, The Butterfly Lion and An Eagle in the Snow, The Nine Lives of Montezuma is every bit as enthralling. 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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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Explore friendship, love, revenge, life and death in the pages of From Hereabout Hill. A spell-binding collection of short stories from the nationâ ™s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story-teller with this diverse collection of stories for children.Included in this collection of short stories is a poignant tale about civil war, where a young girl hides from enemy soldiers in a public toilet; a haunting story of a little girl swept out to sea while collecting cowrie shells; and the moving account of two brothers, who, over the years, create a mental picture of their absent father.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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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An unforgettable tale of struggle, adventure and hope from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.‘There’s a plague, a fever, call it what you will, sweeping this country, and it’s coming closer all the time.’Sean and Annie have one chance to escape the potato famine and plague in Ireland. They survive a shipwreck and land safely in America searching for their father. But their new land is one of hardship and they live in poverty on the streets of Boston. However, their adventure is just beginning.Sean and Annie have one chance to escape the potato famine in Ireland, but they must leave their dying mother behind. They travel in search or their father, across rough seas and shipwrecks, to a new land of hardship and poverty: America. The streets of Boston are not quite lined with gold as the stories say. It’s a long and dangerous trip, but their family’s survival depends on it. And the journey there is only the beginning …Twist of Gold is an unforgettable tale of struggle, adventure and hope from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.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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A spellbinding animal story from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.Bullied at school, nagged in Aunty May s tenth-floor council flat, there s only one place ten-year-old Billy really feels alive â “ in the wilderness by the canal. There he watches a cygnet on the water and protects a family of fox cubs. Then his secret place is discovered and the fox family decimated. Unwanted and unloved, Billy and the last fox run for their lives â ¦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. â “â “â “Former Children s Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction. He is one of the most successful children s authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Michael 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.Several of his other stories have been adapted for screen and stage, including My Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came and Kensuke s Kingdom. Michael 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.

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An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the worldâ ™s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous trainâ ™s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driverâ ™s cab, just like her dad. Then again, whoâ ™s to stop herâ ¦ Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War. With family at its heart, the story is warmly written and joyously illustrated by national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman.

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A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller.Featuring re-tellings of a further eight of Shakespeareâ ™s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgoâ ™s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this is the much-anticipated follow up to Michael Morpurgo s highly-acclaimed Tales from Shakespeare, with a brand new collection of re-tellings with stunning artwork from eight different illustrators.This wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover even more of the magic of Shakespeare â “ the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from eight different artists, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, More Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect companion to the first collection, and a wonderful gift.Complete the set today!Featuring:Julius Caesar, illustrated by Dapo AdeolaMuch Ado About Nothing, illustrated by Axel SchefflerAntony and Cleopatra, illustrated by Ed VereAs You Like It, illustrated by Emily GravettOthello, illustrated by MoeraTimon of Athens, illustrated by Tom de FrestonThe Merchant of Venice, illustrated by Alona MillgramCymbeline, illustrated by Michael Foreman

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MICHAEL MORPURGO #39;S FIRST BOOK OF ADULT NON-FICTION IN FORTY YEARS.A GUARDIAN AND TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2025 #39;Uplifting and enchanting. A celebration of life by our master story-teller. #39; JOANNA LUMLEY #39;Spring is a delight. His love and knowledge of the countryside are profound. We are all the richer for what he sees. #39; PHILIP PULLMANAnd there, as I struggle to open the gate, I happen to glance down and see it. Frog spawn! Clumps of it, floating like grey slimy sponges on the surface of the puddle. I crouch down to be close to it, to the beginning of new life. Michael Morpurgo has lived on a farm deep in rural Devon for more than forty years. In Spring, he observes the season unfold around him, as fragile new shoots emerge, buds turn to blossom and grey skies give way to blue. As the natural world shakes off a long winter, Michael watches lambs being born on the farm, delights in a fanfare of bluebells in the woods, and sings to the birds, dressed in his wellies and dressing gown. He shares small moments of joy found in the back garden, as well as more dramatic encounters with sparrowhawks, hares and otters. With new poems and reminiscences about childhood and springs gone by, this is an enchanting memoir of a season from one of the world #39;s best-loved authors.

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The Sandman and the Turtles is one of the most charming summer reads for children from Britainâ ™s best-loved childrenâ ™s author, Michael Morpurgo.Michael loves summer holidays in Wales, and Dadciâ ™s tall stories about the Sandman, the old Russian sea captain and blood-red dragon in his lair. Little cousin Polly believes every word of the magical tales and sheâ ™s determined to make it all come true.Former Childrenâ ™s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this much-loved magical tale about two children holidaying on the Welsh coast.

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Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic childrenâ ™s novel â “ War Horse. From the nationâ ™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 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 Morpurgoâ ™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 â ˜has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readersâ ™ (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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nationâ ™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 â “ before it s too late â ¦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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees â “ full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read togetherFind out how Elvis the donkey helps a trapped sea turtle, meet all the extraordinary animals of Wick Court through J s letters and watch as a special friendship turns Lucky into the very best sheepdog.Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city childâ ™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 childâ ™s heart forever.

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Friend or Foe is a gripping World War II story from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David s life â ¦In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie s War, and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Friend or Foe is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history.From the author of War Horse (now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg) comes a stunning childrenâ ™s story â “ loved by kids, teachers and parents alike. Michael Morpurgo has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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A heart-racing tale of courage, loss, friendship and family. From the nationâ ™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, Ashleyâ ™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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. Look out for Morpurgoâ ™s other war fiction including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya and An Eagle in the Snow.

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An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.Marooned on a sandbank, a boy faces certain death. With the sea closing in and the current about to drag him to a watery grave, his final wish is to see heaven. Waking in a strange bed, the boy meets an old man sitting by the fire with his dog. It is Arthur, the great warrior king of legend, and from his lips the boy hears of Camelot, chivalry, magic, evil and betrayal.Arthur, High King of Britain is a gripping historical 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 forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats takes over the town and how a fantastic piper offers to rid Hamelin of its rats for a single gold coin, then lures away the townâ ™s children when the greedy mayor breaks his word. Masterfully weaving contemporary social and environmental themes into a gripping tale, and celebrating it with breath-taking illustrations, former British Childrenâ ™s Laureate Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark team up to create a compelling new take on this timeless story.

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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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A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees â “ full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city childâ ™s week on the farm.Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.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 childâ ™s heart forever.

Objev podobné jako Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm - Michael Morpurgo

A hilarious tale of history come to life. From the nationâ ™s favourite storyteller,Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse.Living with a ghost can have its difficulties, I discovered, even if he is your friend.Remember Sir Walter Raleigh, who laid his cloak in a puddle so Queen Elizabeth I could walk across? Well, Bess meets his ghost and finds out sheâ ™s his ancestor!How will Bess explain Sir Walter to her family? Especially when he breaks her brotherâ ™s fishing rod, steals a horse and smokes cigars in her room?My Friend Walter is a uniquely funny story, perfect for reluctant readers, 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 Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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Dearest little Mia, This Christmas, instead of a Christmas card – you’ll have plenty of those – and instead of a present – you’ll have plenty of those too, I am sending you a letter … Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. His letter is a warm, impassioned and heartfelt wish for a better world for Mia to live in. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and worms and planting seeds.But Grandpa worries that all the things they love so much are in danger …His letter is a hopeful plea to Mia (and to all of us) to continue to care for and protect our precious world. Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller who has written over one hundred books and won countless awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas.In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work in creating these farms and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play as well as a film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. Michael is a tireless champion for children s books and was formerly the Children s Laureate.

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Michael Morpurgo has created a sweeping and dramatic story in the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This spellbinding tale is complemented perfectly by Michael Foreman s illustrations.Robbie McLeod and a wolf cub, both orphaned, venture far from their birthplace, a land of rebellious fighters and vicious redcoats. There is little constancy in Robbie s adventurous life, save for the companionship of his wolf. But when at last Robbie finds a place where he can peacefully make his home, he knows in his heart that the wolf must find his own natural home too . . .

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Four wonderful stories from the world of nature written by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. You have to breathe the world in deep, and all its creatures too ... become part of it. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and travel around the country in these four heart-warming modern fables. Join Michael, who spots a whale on the shores of the river Thames, Mrs Pettigrew in her railway carriage by the sea, Bonny who wishes to follow her dreams cycling along country lanes and a refugee named Ho who finds his voice working with horses in a Devon farmyard. These four nostalgic stories are thought-provoking, touching and inspiring and will linger in your mind, long after you turn the final page.

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A new illustrated story celebrating the poppy s history. Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning behind the poppy. In Flanders fields, young Martens knows his family s story, for it is as precious as the faded poem hanging in their home.From a poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an unexpected meeting of strangers, to a father s tragic death many decades after treaties were signed, war has shaped Martens s family in profound ways - it is their history as much as any nation s. They remember. They grieve.They honour the past. This book also includes a full-colour, illustrated afterword that explains the history that inspired the story. 50p per paperback from the sale of POPPY FIELD in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279)

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A beautiful, thoughtful book that brims with joy KATE MOSSE Our master storyteller JOANNA LUMLEYIn Funny Thing, Getting Older, one of our most belove novelists shares his reflections from a lifetime of writing stories about the world. Here, collected for the first time on Michael s 82nd birthday, are his thoughts on nature, childhood, writing, peace and war, and getting older. Some are deeply personal, some political, others in between. And woven in amongst them you will find a play, a poem or two, and even a few stories. Full of wonder, gentle humour and sharp observation, Funny Thing, Getting Older is a book to treasure. For me, a story is like a kite. It will swoop and soar, and it will be please my heart when it s up there, floating on the wind. It is the same with the making of the pieces in this book, every one of them. I have to keep making and flying my kites, and to teach others, if I can, to fly theirs. MICHAEL MORPURGO

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From beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, comes a new collection of reflections, memoir, stories and wonder. A beautiful, thoughtful book that brims with joy KATE MOSSE Suffused with gentle optimism and warmth TELEGRAPHIn Funny Thing, Getting Older, one of our most beloved novelists shares his reflections from a lifetime of writing stories about the world. Here, collected for the first time on Michael s 82nd birthday, are his thoughts on nature, childhood, writing, peace and war, and getting older. Some are deeply personal, some political, others in between. And woven in amongst them you will find a play, a poem or two, and even a few stories. Full of wonder, gentle humour and sharp observation, Funny Thing, Getting Older is a book to treasure.A story is like a kite. If I make it right, if I fly it right, it will swoop and soar. And it will please my heart when it s up there, floating on the wind. Our master storyteller JOANNA LUMLEY

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A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation. There once was a boy who was going to be king one day... From the Nation s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations. This allegorical story tells how - with the help of a tiny acorn - a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once is a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III s coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.

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A richly illustrated gift picture book edition of Michael Morpurgoâ ™s classic wartime story War Horse, which has been captivating audiences young and old for 40 years.This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse amid the turmoil of the First World War. For 40 years, War Horse has been helping children understand conflict. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, it remains an important book for young readers learning about the past.Review for the novel:War Horse is a story of universal suffering for a universal audience by a writer who â ˜has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readersâ ™ â “ GuardianMichael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.0

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Discover the beauty and wonder of trees in this stunningly illustrated collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees and what they mean to the world around us . . .Inspired by the woods around his home, the mighty forests that support our life on Earth, and the Ted Hughes poem which gives this book its title, My Heart Was a Tree is a celebration, and Sir Michael Morpurgo s love letter to trees. There are stories from an ancient olive remembering Odysseus and Penelope, and from a eucalyptus that gave shelter to a koala; from a piece of driftwood that was made into a chair, and from a tiny sapling carried by a refugee as a reminder of home - these are poems and stories that will amuse, move and energise families and readers of all ages to appreciate the beauty and wonder of trees. Yuval Zommer s beautiful, detailed illustrations bring the natural world to life, and make My Heart Was a Tree a book to pore over for hours and hours, discovering something new each time.

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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 awardWaiting 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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A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet.

Objev podobné jako Carnival of the Animals - Michael Morpurgo

A heartfelt tale of an orphaned boy in search of family from War Horse author and former Children s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.Another summer. Another foster family. George has already made up his mind to run away, back to the childrenâ ™s home. None of the previous families have wanted him. Why should the Dyers be any different? But George begins to feel at ease with Tom Dyer and his sister Storme, even happy, and changes his mind. He could even feel at home with them â “ couldnâ ™t he?Long Way Home is a thoughtful tale about orphans, family, love and finding a place one can call home.

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A thrilling collection of myths, legends and ghost stories from War Horse author and BritainÂ’s best-loved storyteller Michael Morpurgo.Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here Â… At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor.Set in a church town where men become beats and ghosts roam freely, these are haunting and unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.

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It was Benjamin Postlethwaite s job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It s the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages.

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Discover the beauty and wonder of trees in this stunningly illustrated collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees and what they mean to the world around us . . . Inspired by the woods around his home, the mighty forests that support our life on Earth, and the Ted Hughes poem which gives this book its title, My Heart Was a Tree is a celebration, and Sir Michael Morpurgo s love letter to trees.There are stories from an ancient olive remembering Odysseus and Penelope, and from a eucalyptus that gave shelter to a koala; from a piece of driftwood that was made into a chair, and from a tiny sapling carried by a refugee as a reminder of home – these are poems and stories that will amuse, move and energise families and readers of all ages to appreciate the beauty and wonder of trees.Yuval Zommer s beautiful, detailed illustrations bring the natural world to life, and make My Heart Was a Tree a book to pore over for hours and hours, discovering something new each time.

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Children⠙s literature legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with illustration star Sam Usher for a rollicking countryside adventure story, now in a Little Gems edition for more parents and children to share together.The frogs always beat the toads at long jump but the toads don t mind ⠓ anything for a quiet life. But then the children and Mutt the dog come in search of some good jumpers, and the toads see an opportunity to get their own back. Soon the poor frogs have been gathered up and put in an ice-cream tub, and they re hopping mad! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 5+

Objev podobné jako We Are Not Frogs! - Michael Morpurgo

Travel the globe on an inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today s most celebrated children s book creators.From a blackbird in a British garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.Former Children s Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo s beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect gift for any animal and nature lover.

Objev podobné jako A Song of Gladness - Michael Morpurgo

A great countryside tale. Chris, Lisa and Tom love their hide-out â “ but it has to stay a secret from the farmer who owns the land! From the multi award-winning master storyteller Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.A great countryside tale. Chris, Lisa and Tom spend their days in their secret hide-out in the Castle, an old WWII pill-box. But the Castle is on Old Rafferty s land, and he hates kids. They find themselves in big trouble when some local lads lock them in and there is no one around for milesâ ¦High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Objev podobné jako The Castle in the Field - Michael Morpurgo

Clare must keep secrets from her own family in order to nurse an injured fox cub back to health in this heartrending story from former Children s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.Clare has lived her whole life on a farm, but she s never seen a fox â “ until she finds a tiny, injured cub who s lost his mum. Clare cares for him herself, but has to keep him hidden from her father who thinks foxes are vermin â “ pests that should be shot. Can she keep the cub safe?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

Objev podobné jako Fox Friend - Michael Morpurgo

Join the fun on the farm!A brand new Mudpuddle Farm book from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.Two charming stories for younger readers, featuring a loveable family of all sorts of animals, living behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm â “ where everything is about to changeâ ¦ in the most unexpected and hilarious ways!Nowt to Worry About:Thereâ ™s a storm in the air, and all the animals are worried. But old Farmer Rafferty doesnâ ™t realise anything is wrong. Can the animals warn him in time?Tickety-Boo:A funny new creature has arrived at Mudpuddle Farm â “ and the animals soon make friends. Problem is, the latest addition to the farm doesnâ ™t belong actually there! It looks like itâ ™s time to say a sad goodbye â “ although Albertine the Goose might just have a clever ideaâ ¦

Objev podobné jako Hee-Haw Hooray! - Michael Morpurgo

An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from the nationâ ™s favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse.â ˜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 nationâ ™s favourite storyteller and the author of War Horse.

Objev podobné jako The Sleeping Sword - Michael Morpurgo

Join the fun on the farm!A charming story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers.Mossop⠙s Last Chance:⠜There⠙s mice in my barley sacks, there⠙s rats in my roof and now there⠙s mice in the corn bin. This time I⠙ve had enough. If you aren⠙t up to the job, you will have to go.⠝Mossop the old farm cat likes to sleep ⠓ and not much else! So when Farmer Rafferty tells him to catch twenty-six mice by sunset, all the animals have to pull together to give Mossop one last chance⠦Albertine, Goose Queen:⠜Good morning, Madam, I⠙ve come to eat you. Your friends have all gone. There⠙s no one to help you now. They⠙re all very stupid, aren⠙t they?⠝A fox is on the loose, and all the animals except Albertine the goose have hidden themselves inside. Albertine is safe on her island in the pond ⠓ at least so she thinks, until the fox starts swimming towards her⠦

Objev podobné jako Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! - Michael Morpurgo

From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy⠙s pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart).⠜I was there,⠝ Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story. ⠜Dorothy and me were both there.⠝We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto began⠦When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house ⠓ only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home ⠓ after all, home is home, and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.But what they find might surprise them. And on the way, all of them will learn that what they think they are missing might have been there, all along⠦Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is an unforgettable telling of a classic story, and a must for every bookshelf.

Objev podobné jako Toto - Michael Morpurgo

Audiokniha: Těžkosti prý nechme koňovi, protože má větší hlavu. I světovou válku? A co když je jen zdánlivě němý?Úchvatný ryzák se čtyřmi bílými podkolenkami a nápadným křížem na čele se stal ozdobou farmy Narracottových v hrabství Devon. Tamní hospodář je pruďas, ale všechno zvířeti, jehož zpovědi nasloucháme, vynahrazuje jeho synek Albert. Dá mu jméno Joey, vycepuje ho z hříběcích vzdorů a předvede otci, že elegantní polokrevník zvládne i polní práce. Jenže pak vypukne první světová válka a s ní nouze, takže Joey musí z domu. Je prodán Britskému expedičnímu sboru směřujícímu do Francie a poznává další spřízněné duše i nevalné zacházení. Bujnost rekrutů, kteří plánovali být doma do švestek, bere záhy zasvé v zákopové fázi bojů, v nichž už vykrvácela nejedna naděje. Zdá se, že ani Joey už se s Albertem neshledá. Vždyť co může být pro koně od jezdectva horšího než rozkaz na zteč: převážení raněných do lazaretu, nebo souboj s prvním tankem? Myslel někdo na to, jak je zvířeti v mlze mezi frontovými liniemi, v níž se rozplynulo gentlemanství zlatého věku?Díkybohu nejsou všichni lotři – Angličané, Němci ani Francouzi. V nejslavnější próze žijícího klasika britské literatury vyvrcholil jeho zájem o osudy zvířat ve světě lidské pýchy. Filmová adaptace (2011) knihy v režii Stevena Spielberga získala pět cen Tony a šest nominací na Oscara.„Pro pochopení obecného přesvědčení, že válka je nelidská, netřeba vzletných konferenčních proslovů mírotvorců v OSN. Dokonce stačí, že nás na to upozorní kůň.“ – The Guardian„Michael Morpurgo je národní poklad. Dokud bude trvat jeho tvůrčí zaujetí ukazovat, proč svět potřebuje soucit, budou mít mladí pořád pádný důvod, proč číst.“ – The Independent„Výjimečný hrdina i neméně svébytné pojetí tohoto humanistického apelu připomínají, že v roce 1918 tu bylo vedle deseti milionů padlých vojáků i šest milionů padlých koní. (…) Bez poučování autor mládeži líčí, co vše generace jejich pradědečků obětovala v bitvě proti tyranii mocných. Touha po svobodě je v nás bez ohledu na národnost a počet končetin.“ – Fantasy Book Review„Prostá, přímočará, působivá zpověď. Nejspíš proto, že je vyprávěna koňskýma očima, které nemají tendenci věci přikrášlovat. Nebo odbíhat k nepodstatným detailům a odbočovat na cesty, co nikam nevedou.“ – blogspot.com„Byla to naděje, že se večer vrátíme zpátky do naší stáje a že tam bude Emilka, která nás povzbudí a potěší svou láskou. Měli jsme se nač těšit a po čem toužit. Instinktivní lásku k dětem v sobě chová každý kůň, protože děti mluví tišeji a jejich velikost vylučuje jakoukoli hrozbu…“ – ukázka z textu

Objev podobné jako Válečný kůň - Michael Morpurgo - audiokniha

Specially commissioned by Michael Morpurgo to mark the 60th anniversary of VE day, this deeply moving collection features stories of war from the most well-loved voices in children s literature, including Michelle Magorian, Celia Rees, George Layton, Robert Westall, Joan Aiken, Eva Ibbotson, Geraldine McCaughrean and other top children s authors.From World War II to the Crusades, 1970s Beirut to the modern-day Middle East, these vivid stories explore wars throughout history. They examine not only the immediate consequences of war, but also what happens after the fighting is over. Waiting for Peace: War Stories was originally published as War: Stories of Conflict.

Objev podobné jako War Stories - Michael Morpurgo

A fictional account of the day a whale swam up the Thames, in which the whale makes an environmental plea to the boy who first sees him.At sunrise, young Michael spots a whale on the shores of the Thames and thinks he must be dreaming. But the creature is real and it has a message for him â “ one that only an open-minded child can deliver to the rest of the world. The whale warns that the earthâ ™s days are numbered and that humans must put right the damage they are doing, but how can Michael fulfil his promise to tell others when neither his teacher nor his classmates will believe his story? Within hours, the city and the wider world have learned of Londonâ ™s remarkable visitor, and all eyes are on the whaleâ ™s struggle against the receding tide. Michael must now join his new friend in a race against time to reach the ocean, and hold fast to his promise in the race to save the world itself.

Objev podobné jako This Morning I Met a Whale - Sir Michael Morpurgo

Dechberoucí a zároveň srdcervoucí dobrodružství z džungle od celosvětově oblíbeného autora dětských knih Michaela Morpurga.

Objev podobné jako Útěk do pralesa - Michael Morpurgo

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War â “ from the master storytellerâ ˜Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a realityâ ™ The Times, Childrenâ ™s Book of the WeekAt her ancestorsâ ™ home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought â “ and still is . . .

Objev podobné jako When Fishes Flew - Michael Morpurgo

The moving and inspiring story of a familyâ ™s struggle with racism and war, and about the importance of finding out who you areâ ˜A simple story, beautifully toldâ ™ Sunday ExpressMichael never knew his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesnâ ™t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything â “ and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .

Objev podobné jako A Medal for Leroy - Michael Morpurgo

When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He s going to be Owl - Too-wit-too-woo! When his best friend, Belinda, is chosen to be Cat, Michael can t believe his luck - Miaow! But will it be all right on the night? Find out in this true story of first love and first-night nerves.

Objev podobné jako Owl or Pussycat? - Michael Morpurgo