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A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo & Emily Gravett
Category: Paperback Picture Books
Travel the globe in this 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 Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating ...Show more
A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Hardback Picture Books
Travel the globe in this beautiful, inspiring journey through the animal kingdom, which encourages children to value the natural world and their place within it. From two of today's most celebrated children's book creators. From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernat ...Show more
An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Fiction
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 sto ...Show more
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Fiction | Reading Level: 8-10
A thrilling and moving tale about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war. Perfect for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion... It's 1945. Elizabeth's father is fighting with the German army on the eastern front. Her mother works at Dresden zoo, where h ...Show more
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Children's Classics
In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literatu ...Show more
Clare and her Captain (Primary 8-12) by Michael Morpurgo
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: Conkers
On holiday in the Devon countryside, Clare is bored by her parents' squabbling and longs for an adventure of her own. Her summer is transformed by a new friendship with retired horse Captain and his reclusive owner. This is a must-have for every fan of Morpurgo's classic storytelling and Rayner's highly ...Show more
Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Fiction
A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, Cobweb is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers. "They call me Cobweb. I'll tell you why l ...Show more
Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Teen | Series: War Horse
"There was an old green Fordson tractor in the back of Grandpa's barn, always covered in cornsacks. When I was very little, I used to go in there, pull off the cornsacks, climb up and drive it all over the farm" An old farmer tells his grandson about life on a Devon farm between the wars. It is a po ...Show more
Flamingo Boy by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Fiction
A stunning new classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo for readers of 9+, in the vein of PRIVATE PEACEFUL and THE BUTTERFLY LION This is a landmark new novel from the nation's favourite storyteller, set in the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2. There, a young au ...Show more
Fox Friend by Michael Morpurgo
Category: HelpMeLearn
Clare has lived her whole life on a farm, but she's never seen a fox...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. Can she keep the cub safe? Beautifully crafted story from a multi award-win ...Show more
Fox Friend (Primary 8-12) by Michael Morpurgo
Category: HelpMeLearn | Series: 4u2read
Clare has lived her whole life on a farm, but she's never seen a fox 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. Can she keep the cub safe? A poignant and moving story from a multi-award-winn ...Show more
I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Fiction
A moving story about unity and inspiration in the face of destruction, by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate. Eight-year-old Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to listen to the magical tales that the Unicorn Lady spins - tales that draw him in, making ...Show more