Michael Morpurgo Collection Childrens 10 Books Set

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Michael Morpurgo Collection Childrens 10 Books Set Description Why The Whales Came An exciting adventure from Britains bestloved childrens author & the man behind War Horse Michael Morpurgo Gracie & her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman & his side of the island But then they find a message in the sand & discover the Birdman is not who they thought They build up a lovely friendship with him but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they dont know whether to believe the birdmans story that the island is cursed Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I this story will captivate & delight young readers Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with yet another of his beautifully crafted war stories for children Escape From Shangri La A gripping & heartfelt war story from Britains bestloved childrens author Michael Morpurgo Turned away by his own son Cessies longlost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most a nursing home called Shangri La Only Cessie loves him & is determined to help him escape & unravel the truth of his past A past that comes to him only in glimpses a lifeboat a tin of condensed milk a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this tale of strife & loss in World War II The Wreck of the Zanzibar A gripping childrens story from Britains bestloved childrens author & the man behind War Horse Michael Morpurgo We all knew what was going to happen Wed seen it before A ship about to founder staggers before she falls A huge wave broke over her stern & she did not come upright again Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak & full of hardship Lauras twin brother Billy disappears & then a storm devastates everything It seems theres little hope But then the Zanzibar is wrecked on the islands rocks & everything changes Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with one of his most dramatic childrens stories The Wreck of the Zanzibar Kings of Cloud Forests King of the Cloud Forests is a gripping & heartfelt war story from Britains bestloved childrens author Michael Morpurgo Escaping from China as the Japanese invade Ashley & Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas Then Ashley finds himself alone in the hostile mountains battling for his life He is just about to give up all hope when he has a mysterious & terrifying encounter Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this tale of hardship & resolve Mr Nobodys Eyes Mr Nobodys Eyes is a compelling animal story from Britains bestloved childrens author Michael Morpurgo Harry heard the key turn in the lock He had already made up his mind to run Harry is in trouble at school & he doesnt like his stepfather or the new baby Then he befriends Ocky a chimpanzee from the circus Ockys owner wont mind if Harry borrows her for a bit will he But then Harrys stepfather & the police find out Harry & the chimp are soon on the run Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this story of a one boy & his bond with mankinds closest relative The War of Jenkins Ear A spellbinding childrens story from Britains bestloved childrens author & the man behind War Horse Michael Morpurgo & Jenkins dont cross over Village fishing on the other side They stay on their side we stay ours Toby Jenkins doesnt like boarding school He gets called Jinks & thinks he will never fit in But then he meets a strange boy named Christopher who may have special powers When the village boy oiks start a war with the schoolboy toffs Toby is caught in the middle Can Christopher provide the miracle that Toby needs Former Childrens Laureate & awardwinning author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with The War of Jenkins Ear a muchloved & magical tale.. .