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Why the whales came
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- Book Synopsis
- A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nation'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 - before it's too late …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 Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
- About The Author
- Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008640736
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Farshore, (02 August 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 179
- Weight
- 140 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 14 mm
- Categories:
- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Crime and Thriller Fiction Children and Teenage: Historical Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Mysteries and the unexplained Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups)