Michael Morpurgo

I heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you haven’t got your safety harness on, you haven’t got your lifejacket on. You shouldn’t be doing this ... I was in the cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone ... From the author of War Horse comes this tale of survival against all odds, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pacific and recalling memories of the Second World War. This is a remarkable and unforgettable story.

Kensuke's Kingdom

Trying to run away from boarding school in England, a boy encounters an old woman who tells him the story of Bertie and his beautiful white lion.

The Butterfly Lion

When 10-year-old Will's father dies in the Iraq war, his mother surprises him with a trip to Indonesia. But little could she have known what awaited them both there. This is an epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of 'Kaspar' and 'Born to Run'.

Running Wild

The Year Is 1943. The Setting Is The Seaside Village Of Slapton, Devon, For This Moving Story Which Is A Subtle Blend Of History And Human And Animal Relationships. Suddenly The Villagers, Together With Families From Six Neighbouring Villages Totalling 3000, Are Ordered To Move Out So That Us Troups Can Practice Their Landings In Preparation For D-Day, When The Forces Will Invade France. Everyone Packs Up, But Lily Still Can T Find Her Precious Cat, Tips. Maybe Two Friendly American Soldiers Will Help Her Search? Dare She Climb Over The Forbidden Barbed Wire Fence? Sadly, Lily Leaves Without Tips. Will She Ever See Him Again? And Will The Village Be The Same Place When They Finally Return? This Is A Compelling Read For The Family To Share. Michael Morpurgo Creates A Powerful Atmosphere In This Exciting And Moving Story Of How Civilians And Especially Children Were Affected By The War. The Guardian

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Devastated to learn that an orphan elephant in the Dresden zoo where their mother works is to be euthanized in anticipation of an upcoming bombing, Lizzie and Karl persuade the zoo director to let them keep the elephant in their garden.

An Elephant in the Garden

For Best Mate, being rescued from drowning as a young puppy is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's not just cats who have more than one life.

Born to Run

"This dog is not like other dogs. She is more like a friend than a dog, a friendly shadow that does not want to leave us. You never lose your shadow." -- Cover.

Shadow

How far would you go to find yourself? When orphaned Arthur Hobhouse is shipped to Australia after WWII, he loses his sister, his country & everything he knows. The coming years test him to his limits, as he endures mistreatment, neglect & forced labour in the Australian outback. But Arthur is saved by his love of the sea.

Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

When the Bismarck sinks, one of the only German survivors is taken on board a British ship as a prisoner of war. Sent to live on a farm with a host family, the soldier must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, he shows his new hosts that he may be German, but he is a person too, with all the hopes and feelings that entails. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with the German leaving only a carved dog to remember him by. The question is, will the soldier and his new family ever meet again? In 1966, with the world cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along.

Listen to the Moon

Christian Birmingham

In 1907, fourteen-year-old Laura, living with her family on one of the stormy Isles of Scilly, records in her diary how her dream of participating in a shipwreck rescue is finally realized.

The Wreck of the Zanzibar

A heart-warming, colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Prince of Cats

Kaspar

Michael Foreman

A story describing the bonds linking grandfather to grandson and the land.

Farm Boy

Trevor Stubley

'There was nothing threatening or frightening about them, they were just two exhausted, pale-looking men with sad eyes and kind faces. These were the men who had bombed London and Plymouth and killed thousands. Yet one of them had saved his life.' It's the Second World War, and the Germans are bombing London. Everyone hates them, especially David: they killed his father. Now, because of the Blitz, David and his friend Tucky have been evacuated to the countryside, where they must live with strangers. Then one night they see a German plane crash on the moors. They feel they should hate the airmen insides, but can they just leave them to die?

Friend Or Foe

When Thomas Peaceful's older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.

Private Peaceful

Michael Morpurgo is flying high - a top 3 children's author in the UK, he is also the man behind the biggest theatrical success in living memory, currently playing in the West End, on Broadway, and coming to Australia in 2012. With a major Spielberg movie of War Horse in January 2012, exciting backlist publishing, AND this major new novel, 2012 is truly the Year of Michael Morpurgo...

A Medal for Leroy

One boy wins the support of his small French town and even a German soldier to help Jewish children escape, in a story of courage set in France during the Second World War.

Waiting for Anya

Robbie, football fan and animal lover, runs after his dog Lucky one day when he chases a cat and is hit by a car. Robbie lies in hospital, locked inside his own head. He is able to hear but not move or speak, as he tries to keep himself from slipping ever deeper into unconsciousness.

Cool!

An e-book edition of War Horse with movie stills, behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, and more! In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?

War Horse

Olly's brother Matt wants to go and work with children who have been made orphans, through war, in Africa. He wants to be a clown and make them laugh. His mother and sister want him to stay in England and go to university. The siblings' story is interwoven with the journey by Hero, the swallow.

Dear Olly

As the sea sweeps in, the boy is suddenly cut off in his attempt to walk round the Scilly Isles from Great Ganilly to St Martin's. Having given up hope of survival, he finds himself waking up beside a warm fire with the man, Arthur Pendragon, and his dog, Bercelet, who have rescued him. Arthur tells him the incredible story of his life while the seawater dries out of boy's clothes. His tale begins with his legendary pulling of the sword from the stone, his leadership of an army to defeat the Saxons and his celebrated court at Camelot. From then on, he tells of the great and tragic love between himself, Guinevere and Lancelot and the numerous deeds and adventures of the knights of the Round Table. Finally, the curse of Morgana Le Fey come true and Arthur's son, Mordred, kills him, but not before he can watch Bedivere return Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. After the wonders of the story, the boy returns home, looking forward to surprising his family with his adventure - but time in the cave where Arthur hibernates until it is time for him to rule again has stood still, and the boy's family have not even noticed he was gone.

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