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Michael Morpurgo Collection 12 Books Set (Waiting for Anya, From Hereabout Hill, King of the Cloud Forests, Kensuke’s Kingdom, Why the Whales come, Long Way Home, My Friend…
£22.80
Titles in this set :
1)Waiting for Anya
2)From Hereabout Hill
3)King of the Cloud Forests
4)Kensuke’s Kingdom
5)Why the Whales Came
6)Long Way Home
7)My Friend Walter
8)The Ghost of Grania O’Malley
9)The Sleeping Sword
10)White Horse of Zennor
11)The Wreck of the Zanzibar
12)War Horse
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Additional information
| Publisher | Egmont (1 Jan. 2019) |
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| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0603576265 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0603576263 |
by Ruth Davis
Michael Morpurgo is a fantastic writer for children. I’m reading these books bit by bit at bedtime to my 9yr old, but I’m enjoying them as much as she is. The stories all include an element of humanity, and touch on some difficult subjects; animal cruelty, war, child abuse, the death of parents, immigration, to name just a few. These all seem like heavy subjects on paper, but the stories are told so beautifully and with such skill and humanity that the characters jump off the page and keep the reader gripped. Morpurgo introduces children to the cruelty of the world, both past and present, but always presents an alternative to that sadness and each tale is ultimately heartening and positive. But don’t forget your tissues!
If you like Morpurgo, I’d also heartily recommend Morris Gleitzman’s stunning ‘Once’ stories, introducing children to the Holocaust, told from the point of view of a Polish Jewish child, Felix. The stories pull no punches but will make you laugh out loud as well as break your heart.
Both authors have prompted many probing questions from my daughter, and some in-depth, interesting discussions.
by Charlotte
Cannot wait to get this order. I used to read books by Micheal mopurgo when I was in primary school but still enjoy reading them in college. The way he writes is absolutely captivating!!
by Teodora Richardson
As described, worth buying them.
by Lorraine
The delivery arrived promptly and in good state.
by Karen hill
My Granddaughter was thrilled with here new box set of her favourite author. Very prompt delivery
by B
Great book collection. Came well packaged and quick delivery. Books are immaculate and have lovely artwork on covers. I bought them for my child as he is reading Kensuke’s Kingdom with his class. At the age of 9 he could read this independently but engages more with someone there to listen and take turns. The books are well written and hopefully we will make our way through the collection, taking it in turns to pick the next one to read.
by Amazon Customer
For my grandchildren to read every evening
by Beatrice Onafowokan
My Granddaughter loves reading them