Michael Morpurgo Bücher

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Allen Williams ist auf einem Schiff von New York nach Liverpool unterwegs, als es in der Nähe eines Leuchtturms Schiffbruch erleidet. Benjamin Postlethwaite, der Leuchtturmwärter, rettet die Passagiere aus dem eisigen Meer. Als Allen die Insel verlässt, schenkt ihm Benjamin ein selbstgezeichnetes Bild eines Schiffes. Auch Jahre später kann Allen das Bild und den alten Leuchtturmwärter nicht vergessen. Er schreibt Briefe an Benjamin, erhält aber nie eine Antwort. Schließlich beschließt Allen, Benjamin zu besuchen ... Eine berührende Geschichte über eine lebensverändernde Freundschaft, einen verletzten Papageientaucher und den Mut, seinem Herzen zu folgen.

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.

Lizzie lebt mit ihren Eltern und ihrem jüngeren Bruder in Dresden, als der Zweite Weltkrieg ausbricht. Während ihr Vater an die Front muss, nimmt Lizzies Mutter eine Stelle im Dresdner Zoo an. Das Elefantenmädchen Marlene schließt sie sofort ins Herz. Als die Stadt 1944 von den Aliierten bombardiert wird, flieht die Familie – mit Marlene im Schlepptau. Die Flucht ist beschwerlich und stets begleitet von Hunger und Angst. Alle sind am Ende ihrer Kräfte. Aber dann treffen sie Peter, einen kanadischen Piloten, der ihnen seine Hilfe anbietet. Doch können sie ihm, dem Feind, vertrauen?

Das Buch ist bei deiner Buchhandlung vor Ort und bei vielen Online-Buchshops erhältlich! + Beliebte Themen: Weihnachten und Familie + Aufwendig farbig illustriert + Perfekt geeignet zum Vorlesen + Detailreiche und liebevolle Illustrationen + Jedes Jahr an Weihnachten lesen Mia und ihre Familie einen Brief, den ihr Opa einst geschrieben hat. Darin wünscht er sich für Mia eine bessere Welt, in der wir Menschen alles dafür tun, die Natur, unsere Erde und das Wohl ihrer Bewohner zu bewahren. Dieses von Jim Field (Der Löwe in dir) atemberaubend schön illustrierte Bilderbuch ab 3 Jahren vermittelt kindgerecht zeitlose Werte. Bestsellerautor Michael Morpurgo (Gefährten) erzählt eine berührende Geschichte mit dem Potenzial zum modernen Weihnachtsklassiker über die Wichtigkeit der Familie und des Generationenzusammenhalts, sowie über die Verantwortung, die wir für unseren Planeten, die Natur und die Zukunft unserer Kinder und Enkel tragen. Unser Markenversprechen: Die Bücher mit dem Naturkind -Label von Loewe sind liebevoll gestaltet und nachhaltig produziert. Sie vermitteln Werte für alle Familien, die bewusst leben und lesen. Mit jedem Naturkind -Buch machen Sie die Welt ein Stückchen besser, denn Sie unterstützen damit regionale Projekte im Bereich Klima- und Umweltschutz. Genaue Informationen finden Sie unter naturkind.org.

Sein ganzes Leben hat Thomas mit Charlie an seiner Seite verbracht. Charlie ist nicht nur sein Bruder und Freund, sondern seit dem frühen Tod des Vaters auch sein Beschützer. Gemeinsam wachsen sie in einem kleinen englischen Dorf auf, fischen, schwimmen und prügeln sich füreinander. Zusammen mit ihrer Freundin Molly durchstreifen sie Sommer für Sommer die Flussauen und Wälder, und die Zeit scheint sich unendlich vor ihnen auszudehnen. Sogar als sich beide Brüder in Molly verlieben, bleibt ihre Verbundenheit bestehen. Nicht einmal der erste Weltkrieg kann die beiden Brüder trennen: als Charlie in die Armee muss, meldet Thomas sich freiwillig und folgt ihm in die belgischen Schützengräben. Aber hier kann Charlie nicht einmal sich selber schützen...

Eine abenteuerliche Reise auf die Insel von König Artus. Als der zehnjährige Bun, seit einem Unfall blind, auf dem Kartoffelacker in ein Erdloch fällt, entdeckt er dort ein altes Schwert. Und in der Nacht träumt er einen seltsamen Traum: Das Schwert ist Excalibur und Bun ist beauftragt, das Schwert zu König Artus zurückzubringen. Gemeinsam mit Anna, dem Mädchen, das er liebt, reist er an den sagenhaften Hof und bringt das Schwert zurück. Alles nur ausgedacht? Vielleicht, denn Bun ist ein begnadeter Geschichtenerzähler. Doch am Ende seiner Geschichte, da fällt er tatsächlich in ein Erdloch und die Erde tut sich auf.

Der Junge Sean und seine Schwester Annie machen sich allein auf die Schiffsreise von Irland nach Amerika. Sie ziehen mit dem Siedlertreck durch die Prärie, um in Kalifornien ihren Vater zu suchen.

Am 10. September 1987 bricht Michael mit seinen Eltern und ihrer Hündin Stella auf einem Segelboot zu einer Weltreise auf. Sie machen Halt an fantastischen Orten in Afrika, Amerika und Australien, bis ein schrecklicher Unfall geschieht. Der junge Mann findet sich mit seiner Hündin auf einer verlassenen Insel im Pazifik wieder. Wird er hungrig und von verschiedenen Gefahren bedroht überleben können? Wird er jemals seine Eltern wiedersehen? Eines Morgens, als die Erschöpfung ihn übermannt, entdeckt Michael etwas Nahrung und frisches Wasser in seiner Nähe. Er ist nicht allein... Die bewegende Erzählung einer außergewöhnlichen Abenteuerreise und einer unvergesslichen Freundschaft.

„Es gibt also keinen Weg?“, fragte Albert. „Ich kann nichts tun?“ „Nichts“, sagte Captain Nicholls. „Dein Pferd gehört jetzt der Armee und du bist zu jung, um dich einzuschreiben. Mach dir keine Sorgen - wir kümmern uns um Joey. Ich selbst werde ein Auge auf ihn haben, das verspreche ich dir.“ „Gefährten“ erzählt die bewegende Geschichte des Pferdes Joey, das 1914 an die Armee verkauft wird. Joey erlebt an vorderster Front die Schrecken des Ersten Weltkrieges, doch auch in den schwersten Stunden berührt er mit seinem Mut und seiner Zähigkeit die Menschen um ihn herum.

Amüsant, ein wenig skurril, irgendwie typisch englisch. Kein Wunder, denn Michael Morpurgo und Tony Ross haben wieder eine Geschichte gezaubert. Very amusing!§Billy fühlt sich ganz wohl im neuen Haus. Endlich muss er sein Zimmer nicht mehr mit seiner kleinen Schwester Rula teilen! Und dann hoppelt Rulas Kaninchen Muckel in den verwilderten Garten nebenan und Billy begegnet der unheimlichen Mrs. Blume. Sieht sie nicht fast wie eine Hexe aus? Vielleicht hat sie ja wirklich Zauberkräfte, denn ehe Billy es sich versieht, hat er ihr etwas versprochen: Weil keiner wissen soll, dass sie zwei Wochen lang verreist, muss Billy sich als Mrs. Blume verkleiden. Und damit fangen die Probleme erst richtig an. Er ahnt nämlich: Mrs. Blume verbirgt ein großes Geheimnis und es hat irgendetwas mit Schach zu tun ...§Auch mit dieser witzigen Geschichte zeigt der erfolgreiche Autor Michael Morpurgo sein ganzes Können. Und Tony Ross zeichnete wieder seine unnachahmlichen humorvollen Bilder. Heraus gekommen ist nach. Das Gespenst mit den roten Augen und die Sache mit Billys Knie ein neuer Spaß des Erfolgsteams!

Wie jeden Sommer kommt Mollies Cousine Felizitas zu Besuch und bringt sie mit ihren feinen Manieren und Angebereien zur Weißglut. Mit List und Tücke inszeniert Mollie eine grandiose "Geisterstunde", die jedoch gruseliger ausfällt als geplant.

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Der zwölfjährige Jo verbringt seine Zeit am liebsten beim Schafehüten in den Bergen. Seit sein Vater im Krieg ist, kümmert er sich allein mit seiner Mutter um Haus und Hof. Eines Tages trifft er draußen auf einen Fremden, der ihm sein Geheimnis offenbart - und Jo um Hilfe bittet. Von nun an ist in Jos Leben nichts mehr wie zuvor. »Der beste Morpurgo aller Zeiten.« Observer

Jessie und Jake sind entschlossen, den Big Hill vor den Inselbewohnern zu retten, die sein Gold abbauen wollen. Sie benötigen einen schnellen Plan und fragen sich, ob der Geist von Grania O'Malley, der Piratin, ihnen helfen könnte. Es ist eine Erinnerung daran, dass man seine Fähigkeiten erst entdeckt, wenn man es versucht.

Antonito weiß, dass der Jungstier, den er mit der Flasche aufgezogen hat, eines Tages in der Stierkampfarena "tanzen" wird, mit einem strahlenden Helden, so wie sein Onkel Juan. Als der Junge aber seinen ersten Stierkampf erlebt, hat er nur noch eines im Sinn: Er muss Paco, seinen Stier, vor diesem Schicksal bewahren. Wie der Junge den Stier rettet und gleichzeitig seine Heimat im Spanischen Bürgerkrieg verliert, erzählt der Autor Michael Morpurgo spannend und eindrucksvoll, unterstützt von den stimmungsvollen Illustrationen von Michael Foreman.

Billy hat es nicht leicht. gerade war er noch der stahlende Held - bester Fußballspieler, Klassensprecher und der Liebling der Lehrerin. Und nun das: Eine Warze auf dem Knie!§Mama meint, die geht von allein weg. Bruder Jim meint, die Warze bleibt ewig. Billy soll sich arrangieren und sie lieben. Eine Warze lieben? Billy versucht es, nennt die Warze Rosie und versteckt sie unter einem Pflaster. Alles umsonst. Rosie kommt doch ans Tageslicht. Und dann passiert etwas ganz und gar Wunderbares: Rosie wandert.§

In ihrem Tagebuch erzählt Laura Perryman von ihrer Kindheit, die von Armut, Entbehrung und harter Arbeit geprägt war - und von ihrer Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Schildkröte.

Eines Tages bringt die 7jährige Roxanne einen kleinen Bären aus den Bergen mit. Bruno wird berühmt und das Dorf verdient viel Geld mit ihm. Doch dann taucht eine Filmcrew auf und will Roxanne mitnehmen.

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

Michael Morpurgo 16 Book Collection Set [Paperback] by Michael Morpurgo

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

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

On a school trip to Nethercott Farm, Sam rescues a duck from a nasty red-faced man. He is determined to keep the duck, but how will he smuggle it home without anyone finding out? ; This is the story of a city child's discovery of the magic and harsh realities of rural life.

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.

When Farmer Rafferty sees corn circles in his field, he is convinced that Martians have landed - only Albertine, the cleverest goose in the world, knows what's really happened.

Echoes of Christmas 1914 in the trenches call to the present day when a letter found by chance in an antique desk brings one soldier's experience hauntingly to life.

An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from the nation’s favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse.

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.

War Horse: In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. In the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him.

Brings together stories in children's literature. This collection is an ideal gift for children.

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.

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...

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.

A collection of short stories and excerpts from Michael Morpurgo's most famous children's novels.

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.

The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation's favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher.

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.

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.

Two fantastic stories in one volume! Jigger's Day Off: "Time has come for harvest, Jigger. So I shan't be needing you all day. It's your day off, my dear." Jigger the sheepdog has just one day off a year. Just one day to chase all those little animals hiding in the corn. But even the best plans go wrong... And Pig's Might Fly!: "Flying was not nearly as easy as it looked. Pintsize stood up on his back trotters and flapped his front ones - trotters, he thought, would do just as well as wings." It's a long hot summer, and Pintsize the piglet wonders if it might be cooler in the sky. But when he tries to fly, he annoys just about everyone. It's time he learned his lesson...

How far would you go to find yourself? The lyrical, life-affirming new novel from the bestselling author of Private Peaceful

A moving tale of secrets and survival bound together by the power of music, from a master storyteller.

“Will fire imaginations and elicit the heart-pumping, wide-eyed response that has kept this tale alive and vigorous through the ages.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Long ago a Scandinavian warrior fought three evils so powerful they threatened whole kingdoms. Standing head and shoulders above his comrades, Beowulf single-handedly saved the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel and from his sea-hag mother. But it is his third terrible battle, with the death-dragon of the deep, in which he truly meets his match. Lovers of heroes, monsters, and the drama of battle will find this retelling as enthralling as it is tragic. Now in a handy black-and-white digest edition perfect for classroom use.

A heartwarming short story set on a farm from Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite children's author, with stunning illustrations from Quentin Blake.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 "

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 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.

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.

A heart-warming, colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.

A Stunning Novel Of World War 1. It Is So Absorbing And Atmospheric That You Will Want To Keep Reading To The End. Told Through The Voice Of A Young Soldier It Captures In 24 Hours The Memories Of His Life - With The Harsh Realisation That He Is Also Facing An Unknown Future! &A Deeply Moving Portrayal Of Camaraderie And Courage, Innocence And Brutality Telegraph

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.

Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound's journey through life - and from owner to owner... "The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking and squealing in terror. He had no idea what it might be, only that it was alive and in danger of drowning." When Patrick saves a litter of greyhound puppies from the canal, he can't bear to hand them all over to the RSPCA. He pleads with his parents: couldn't he just keep one of them? But nothing will convince them and Patrick cries himself to sleep - only to be woken by a greyhound puppy licking his face! Patrick christens his puppy Best Mate, and that's what he becomes. Patrick's favourite thing is to watch Best Mate running at full stretch on the heath, a speeding bullet, a cheetah-dog. Until one day Best Mate is kidnapped by a greyhound trainer, and begins a new life as a champion race dog. Suzie, the greyhound trainer's step-daughter, loves Best Mate on first sight and gives him a new name, Bright Eyes. But what will happen when he can't run any more?

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.

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.

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...

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

When 10-year-old WIll's father dies in the Iraq war, his mother surprises him with a trip to Indonesia. But little could she have known what awaited them both there. The first Will knows that anything is wrong is when Oona, the elephant he is riding along the beach, begins to spook. Ages 10+.

A timeless collection of over twenty of Aesop's best-loved fables, including favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, Dog in the Manger and The Lion and the Mouse. The tales are retold with warmth and humour by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's exquisitely playful and distinctive artwork.

ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. "All my life I'll think you you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you." Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They 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.

It's harvest time on Mudpuddle Farm, when Jigger the sheepdog has his one day off a year. Just one day to chase all those little animals hiding in the corn. But even the best plans can go wrong.

Contents:- Colly's Barn- Coker- Jo-Jo the Melon DonkeyIn Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey, he does not like being a donkey, not one bit. Every day, he works hard selling melons on the streets of Venice. Then, one dark night, Jo-Jo discovers that it is up to him to save the city from the sea! Next, in Conker, Nick’s grandmother decides to help him become champion of the children's game, Conker, and sends him off to find some special conkers, or nuts, from Cotter’s Yard. There, he discovers a half-starved dog. Will Nick be able to rescue him? Annie’s father wants to demolish the old barn and build a new one in Colly's Barn. But what will happen to all the birds that nest there? To her relief, something amazing happens and the birds show that they are wiser than anyone could have imagined!

One cold Christmas night, a shepherd recounts the magical story of how he came to be the first visitor to the newborn Christ child - ahead of the other shepherds, and in complete secret.

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

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.