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Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1849435715 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 61
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Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1849435715 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 61
Book Description
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
Author: Hilary McKay Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 9781534460041 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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A Boston Globe Best Book of 2018 A Horn Book Best Book of 2018 “Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity “The best children’s book I’ve read this year.” —Katherine Rundell, Boston Globe–Horn Book Award–winning author of Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms “A near-miraculous balance of light and joyous touch with sometimes serious and even heartbreaking material.” —BCCB (starred review) From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a “wholly satisfying” (Booklist, starred review) story full of wit, heartbreak, and hope as a girl fights for her independence during World War I. Clarry Penrose finds the good in everyone. Even in her father, who isn’t fond of children, and especially girls. He doesn’t worry about her education, because he knows she won’t need it. It’s the early twentieth century, and the only thing girls are expected to do is behave. But Clarry longs for a life of her own. She wants to dive off cliffs and go swimming with her brother Peter and cousin Rupert. And more than anything, she wants an education. She helps Peter with his homework all the time, so why can’t she manage it by herself? When war breaks out, Clarry is shocked to find that Rupert has enlisted. Then he is declared missing, and Clarry is devastated. Now she must take a momentous step into the wide world—for if she misses this chance, she may never make it. This is an inspirational, funny, and heartwarming story about a girl who dares to open doors that the world would rather keep closed.
Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: Feiwel & Friends ISBN: 1466856963 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 144
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When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.
Author: Jerzy Pilch Publisher: Open Letter Books ISBN: 1934824275 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 153
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In the last days of the post-Stalinist thaw in 1963 Poland, Jerzyk becomes involved with an assassination plot arranged by his father, uncle, and their friend Mr. Traba in an attempt to take back their lives.
Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0008352208 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 89
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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...
Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0008496021 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 160
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Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham.
Author: Michael Morpurgo Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books ISBN: 9780008638740 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France 'The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week There are lots of things Lorenzo doesn't understand, but he does understand animals - especially the flamingos in the salt flats of his Camargue home, which the Second World War has barely touched. But then the soldiers come, and Lorenzo's world is threatened. Amongst the Germans, though, is a kind sergeant, and he and Lorenzo may be able to mend what is broken . . .
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Hilary McKay
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Dan Millman
Author: Jerzy Pilch
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Author: Michael Morpurgo