There are books you read, then instantly forget as soon as you close the covers. But not these books – not ever. Written by Michael Morpurgo, bestselling king of writers, these stories are like baby birds that build a nest in your heart. (Where they keep growing bigger, fed by your thoughts.) Animals. Friendship. Magic. Monsters. Courage. Identity. The sinking of the Titanic. The Second World War. There are no little stories here – only thrilling, epic, big ones to make your heart race & your imagination soar. Bestselling classics by a beloved children’s author Perfect for existing fans & newcomers to his work Michael is an OBE & former Children’s Laureate He has won the Blue Peter Prize & the Red House Award bookpacks-0816 keyauthors-reading-collections sum-18-ie