Michael Morpurgo píše s hlbokým porozumením pre detskú dušu a s vášňou pre rozprávačstvo. Jeho diela sa často zaoberajú témami ako je strata, priateľstvo a sila prírody, pričom skúmajú zložité emócie prostredníctvom jednoduchého a prístupného jazyka. Morpurgo majstrovsky prepletá realitu s fantáziou, aby vytvoril príbehy, ktoré rezonujú s mladými čitateľmi na hlbokej úrovni. Jeho schopnosť spojiť sa s deťmi je zrejmá v tom, ako jeho príbehy oslavujú ich svet a prežívanie.
Život Nejlepšího kamaráda je jedno velké dobrodružství. Jako malé štěně je zachráněn před utonutím a z nechtěného břemene se stává milovaným společníkem a závodním šampionem. Postupně musí čelit mnohým výzvám: únosu, drsnému prostředí chrtích dostihů, nelítostnému životu na ulici. Každý nový začátek však dokládá, že láska a přátelství dokážou překonat všechny překážky, a Nejlepší kamarád najde za všech okolností způsob, jak přežít. Podaří se mu ale někdy získat skutečný domov?
This collection features delightful stories by Michael Morpurgo, beautifully illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Each tale explores themes of friendship and adventure, making it an ideal choice for shared reading experiences. The engaging narratives are designed to captivate young readers and foster a love for storytelling.
Inspired by the true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, this powerful adventure explores themes of courage, kindness, and the impact of war on humanity and animals. The narrative delves into the emotional landscape of its characters, highlighting their resilience and the bonds formed amidst the heartbreak of conflict. With a blend of historical context and poignant storytelling, the author crafts a moving tale that resonates with readers, showcasing the strength of the human spirit.
Niezapomniana historia bohaterskiego konia i jego dozgonnej przyjaźni z pewnym
chłopcem w okrutnych czasach wojny Ted Narracott kupuje na targu konia o
imieniu Joey. Okazuje się, że jest on niesłychanie inteligentnym i odważnym
zwierzęciem, które szybko daje się oswoić. Stąd też między nim a Albertem,
synem farmera, natychmiast rozkwita gorąca przyjaźń. Nadciąga pierwsza wojna
światowa. Ted musi odsprzedać Joeya armii brytyjskiej. Będąc już koniem
kawaleryjskim, wierzchowiec przez cały czas tęskni jednak za swoim panem.
Albert również trafia na front i żywi ogromną nadzieję, że odnajdzie swojego
czworonogiego przyjaciela. Powieść Michaela Morpurgo to dzieło wyjątkowe.
Przejmująca opowieść o poświęceniu, wierze i wielkiej wytrwałości,
zekranizowana przez Stevena Spielberga.
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy
Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together
Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, paintedby her close
friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael,is inspired to try and
find out what actually happened to Alfiein World War II. číst celé
Un beau matin, un merle perché sur une branche entonne un chant. Un chant de paix, un chant d'espoir pour notre planète, afin d'apaiser le cœur des hommes et, surtout, y apporter la joie. Et son message va voyager tout autour du monde.
A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published
to mark his coronation - from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a
Queen.
Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year
at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon. The book documented a way of life
unchanged for centuries, but which was already remote to most people.
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
A stunningly beautiful illustrated gift collection of poetry and stories
celebrating trees, and their importance to us and the natural world. Written
by bestselling author and national treasure Sir Michael Morpurgo and
illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Yuval Zommer, this is a joyful
treasure trove to dip into time and again.
A collection of Michael Morpurgo's short stories. They reflect his love of myths and legends, his concern that we learn from the past, and his keen sense of place.
Told from the perspective of Dorothy's beloved dog, Toto, this retelling of The Wizard of Oz offers a fresh and delightful twist on the classic tale. Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, paired with award-winning illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, creates a charming narrative that captures the essence of adventure and friendship. This enchanting story serves as a perfect collectible gift for children and those young at heart, bringing a new dimension to a beloved narrative.
Full of friendship and adventure, this charming story collection from Michael
Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees is perfect to read together, and
celebrates the way the countryside and its animals can leave an impression on
a child's heart forever.
Official World Book Day £1 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 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…?
This first new novel in two years from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller is a
sweeping story of love and rescue - an unforgettable journey to the Greek
island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two... Australian-Greek girl
Nandi travels to her ancestors' home in Ithaca, and discovers - through a
friendship with an extremely unusual flying fish - the extraordinary story of
her great-aunt Elena; of how she fell in love, in the hardest of times, and
how of how she became an unsung hero of World War Two. But Elena has gone
missing, and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that
Elena was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is... Nandi's
story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of personal discovery, of love and
place and belonging, threaded through with the quiet heroism of everyday
people. Stunningly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist George Butler,
and full of magic, myth and mystery, it is a classic Morpurgo novel that will
move and thrill every reader who loved Private Peaceful and War Horse, and
combines all the hallmarks of this beloved Master Storyteller.
This inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrates the world’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 train’s driver, and nothing makes her prouder than seeing him at work. But each time the Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be with her dad in the driver’s cab. Then again, who’s to stop her? Our cheeky train enthusiast protagonist hops aboard the Flying Scotsman as it travels from London to Edinburgh, breaking the speed record for steam locomotives on its way! But will Iris ever achieve her dream of riding in the driver’s cab of the greatest train in the world, like her dad? This heartwarming story captures the adventurous spirit of the golden age of steam travel, while paying tribute to the amazing workers who drove the trains and kept the railways running. Readers even get to see that when Iris grows up, she becomes one of the first women to work on the railways during World War II. Joyously illustrated, this book is the ultimate celebration of the great Flying Scotsman and the golden age of train travel. Illustrated in color throughout
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..." 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. Praise for Michael Morpurgo: "A master storyteller at his best" The Sunday Times "Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching." Guardian "Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects." Daily Telegraph "There are few children's writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo." Daily Express Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo: "The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts - both young and old." Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation
A beautiful hardback gift treasury, containing myths and legends from around the world. A beautiful hardcover gift treasury, containing over forty myths and legends from around the world. This glorious collection contains incredible stories from Greek and Norse mythology, such as Theseus and the Minotaur and Ragnarök, famous British legends including The Sword in the Stone, alongside lesser known stories. Bringing together amazing stories from across the globe, there are tales of spirits from Spain, fish Gods from China, an Australian Aboriginal frog that drank up all of the water in the world, and many more. Fully illustrated throughout, with beautiful colour and line-work images from iconic Golden Age illustrators, including Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, and Warwick Goble.
Beloved children's author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs' classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose... just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life! He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special. Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger children: The Snowman classic picture book with no words For younger readers: The Snowman and Snowdog (a picture book with words) For 7+ readers: The Snowman - retold by Michael Morpurgo
This first new novel in two years from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller is a
sweeping story of love and rescue - an unforgettable journey to the Greek
island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...
Orphaned Robbie was brought up by his cruel uncle, but everything changes when
Bonnie Prince Charlie arrives to rally troops for a rebellion against the
English. On the run from English redcoats, Robbie encounters a wild wolf cub
and the two form a remarkable bond.
A rich and glorious celebration of humanity's connection to the natural world
from two of today's best-loved, multi award-winning picture book creators.
Set in the picturesque English countryside, this narrative explores the profound themes of friendship and creativity through the collaboration of a skilled storyteller and an acclaimed artist. Their journey highlights the emotional depth and transformative nature of relationships, as well as the impact of art on personal connections.
A gripping historical adventure by a much-loved and award winning author. Soon to be a major motion picture, starring Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp. It is World War II and Jo stumbles on a dangerous secret: Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis, close to his mountain village in Spain. Now, German soldiers have been stationed at the border. Jo must get word to his friends that the children are trapped. The slightest mistake could cost them their lives.
Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and planting seeds, but Grandpa worries that all the things they love so much are in danger and he needs Mia to help protect them
When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He is going to be Owl - Too-wit-too-woo! And 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.
From bestselling author Michael Morpurgo comes a beautifully illustrated classic story about a lighthouse keeper, a daring rescue and puffins, for fans of War Horse and The One and Only Ivan. As a child, Allen is saved from a nautical disaster by Benjamin Postlethwaite, a solitary lighthouse keeper. Years later, Allen returns to the lighthouse, and the two nurse an injured young puffin back to health. When Allen is called up to fight in World War Two, he's not sure he'll see his mother or Benjamin again, but his fond memories of his time at the lighthouse keep him going, even through prison camp. Allen and Ben's enduring friendship over the years is the basis for this story about friendship, art, war and an incredibly adorable puffin. From masterful storyteller Michael Morpurgo and world-class illustrator Benji Davies comes this truly beautiful tale which will enchant readers of all ages.
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.
From brave heroes and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are timeless tales to treasure forever.An enchanting selection of classic myths and legends, chosen by the UK's best-loved storyteller.
A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR HORSE.
"A child's life should be full of poems, rhymes and songs, and Poems of Childhood is a celebration of that. Poems of Childhood combines the best of classic children's poetry into one anthology featuring a rich range of themes - from animals to nursery rhymes, from nonsense poems to magic. Many favourites are here, including 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'Jabberwocky' and 'The Tyger'. This delightful collection is the perfect gift for children and a chance for adults to revisit their favourite verse from the likes of Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame."--Provided by publisher
« On m'appelle Tommo et j'ai dix-sept ans. Ce soir, j'ai la nuit entière devant moi, et je ne la gaspillerai pas à dormir, je ne la passerai pas à rêver. Je veux essayer de me souvenir de tout. Me souvenir de mon frère Charlie tel qu'il était à la maison, de nous tels que nous étions tous. Cette nuit, plus que jamais dans ma vie, je veux me sentir vivant. »-- Quatrième de couverture
With famine gripping Ireland, Sean and Annie have just one chance of survival - they must find their father. Leaving their dying mother behind, they travel across rough seas to America. With only the gold torch that Annie wears as a necklace to protect them, they embark on a long and dangerous journey. But will they ever be reunited with their family? Twist of Gold is an epic adventure, a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
At first Peter isn't too keen on his teacher's plan to dig a vegetable garden to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Then he starts to dig up some interesting things – a huge worm, a big beetle, bits of china … and what looks like a giant cucumber but turns out to be something a lot more exciting!
This story is an energetic romp through a dog's busy day on a farm. Russ, the sheepdog, herds sheep and cows and plots against Tigger, the farm cat. He covers Lula, his master's daughter, with lots of slobbery licks but when she gets a special birthday present, he worries that she might love it more than she loves him.
A heartwarming short story set on a farm from Michael Morpurgo, the nation's
favourite children's author, with stunning illustrations from Quentin Blake.
Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life--by no means as tranquil as it appeared
ANIMAL STORIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). A delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman. "Every fox in the whole town, in the whole country just about, is a football fan ... And we all have an impossible dream." In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football - all foxes do. But their favourite team keeps losing and losing, and it seems like things will never look up. That is, until Daddy Fox finds the ghost of a king, buried underneath a car park. A king who wishes only to be free. "Release me," says the Ghost King, "and I can do anything. Just tell me your greatest wish." For these football-loving foxes, might everything be about to change ...?
Remind yourself of the enchanting story of Pinocchio, by Pinocchio, retold here by the multi-award winning author Michael Morpurgo and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. A truly beautiful edition that brings this classic tale back to life. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.
The powerful new novel from the master storyteller - inspired by the true story of one man who might have stopped World War II. 1940. The train is under attacks from German fighters. In the darkness, sheltering in a railway tunnel, the stranger in the carriage with Barney and his mother tells them a story to pass the time. And what a story. The story of a young man, a young soldier in the trenches of World War I who, on the spur of the moment, had done what he thought was the right thing. It turned out to have been the worst mistake he ever could have made - a mistake he must put right before it is too late...
Bestsellerautor Michael Morpurgo erzählt von der langsamen Annäherung eines Kriegsversehrten und seines Enkelsohns Seit Michael denken kann, fürchtet er sich vor den Besuchen seines Großvaters. Nicht, weil dem alten Mann mehrere Finger fehlen und sein Gesicht von Verbrennungen entstellt ist, sondern weil seine Eltern in seiner Gegenwart so angespannt sind. Was dem Großvater zugestoßen ist – darüber spricht niemand. Nur Michael hört nicht auf, sich diese Frage zu stellen, und eines Tages bricht der Großvater das Schweigen. Michael Morpurgo ist ein brillanter Erzähler – zusammen mit den farbigen Illustrationen von Gemma O’Callaghan brennt diese Geschichte lichterloh, bis ganz am Ende so etwas wie Frieden einkehrt.
Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.
The stunning new novel of World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies injured, thirsty, lost and with absolutely no memory of who she is, or how she came to be there. She can say only one word: Lucy. Where has she come from? Is she a mermaid, the victim of a German U-boat, or even as some islanders suggest a German spy ? Only one thing is for sure: she loves music and moonlight, and it is when she listens to the gramophone that the glimmers of the girl she once was begin to appear. WW1 is raging, suspicion and fear are growing, and Alfie and Lucy are ever more under threat. But as we begin to see the story of Merry, a girl boarding a great ship for a perilous journey across the ocean, another melody enters the great symphony and the music begins to resolve A beautiful tour de force of family, love, war and forgiveness, this is a major new novel from the author of PRIVATE PEACEFUL in which what was once lost may sometimes be found, washed up again on the shore "
A beautiful bound edition of award-winning storyteller Michael Morpurgo's enchanting and heartwarming stories about the Isles of Scilly: The Wreck of the Zanzibar and Why the Whales Came.
From the master storyteller himself comes this timeless and heart-warming tale of the evolving friendship between melon-pedaling Jo-Jo, and the Doge of Venice's daughter, who loves the donkey despite his lowly position.
Michael doesn't remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn'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 that will change everything - and reveal to Michael who he really is.
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...
King of the Cloud Forests, Escape from Shangri-La, Why the Whales Came, Kensuke's Kingdom, Long Way Home, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, Mr Nobody's Eyes and War Horse
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Title In This Collection:-King of the Cloud ForestsEscape from Shangri-LaWhy the Whales CameKensuke's KingdomLong Way HomeThe Wreck of the ZanzibarMr Nobody's EyesWar Horse
All Mossop the old farm cat wants to do is curl up and sleep. But when Farmer Rafferty finds mice in the corn bin, it looks like mossop will be thrown out. Luckily, Albertine the goose has a plan.
When Jackie finds a garden gnome in a rubbish skip, she lovingly repairs and paints him and names him Mr. Skip. But she soon discovers that with Mr. Skip, anything is possible.
In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there... When the Bismarck sinks, one of the only German survivors is taken on board a British ship as a prisoner of war. Sent to live with a host family, Walter must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, though, he finds a friend in ten-year-old Grace. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with Walter leaving Grace with only a carved wooden dog to remember him by. The question is, will Walter and Grace ever meet again? In 1966, with the World Cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along...
"There was only one creature on this earth who really knew Joan. He was a sparrow, just an ordinary sparrow...He was her best friend on this earth, maybe her only friend, too."A young girl faces an impossible task - to save her beloved France from tyrants. To free her country, Joan will lose everyone she has ever loved. But she listens to her heart and believes in her calling.Through patience, perseverance and unbreakable spirit, Joan of Arc leads armies to victory and finds the strength to face the cruellest of destinies.
Je suis Rex. À la ferme il y a toujours à faire : rentrer les vaches, les moutons... Et il y a Lila, la fille du fermier. Nous étions les meilleurs amis, jusqu'à ce que le cheval arrive...
A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo—now with a brand-new cover look The drama, the cruelty, the courage, and the consequences of war feature in this collection of stories from Joan Aiken, Eva Ibbotson, Jamila Gavin, Elizabeth Laird, Geraldine McCaughrean, Margaret Mahy, Michelle Magorian, Michael Morpurgo, Eleanor Updale, Celia Rees, and other top children’s authors. From the Crusades to 1970s Beirut to the Falklands, many aspects of war are explored in a collection of work that speaks powerfully to today’s young readers.
Written for beginner readers, the stories in this series feature simple vocabulary and pictures on each page, designed for early stages of reading development. Each book offers a way to share storytelling and build reading confidence.
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.
Teenager Aman and his mother lose their loyal spaniel Shadow while escaping Afghanistan to flee to England. Now they must depend on a friend and his grandfather to enable Shadow's return.
A charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all
sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on
Mudpuddle Farm...
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 - one that only an open-minded child can deliver to the rest of the world. The whale warns that the earth'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 London's remarkable visitor, and all eyes are on the whale'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