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The Butterfly Lion By Michael Morpurgo

The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo


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Summary

Luxury collector's hardback gift edition.

All my life I'll think of you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you.

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

The Butterfly Lion Summary

The Butterfly Lion (Collector's Edition) by Michael Morpurgo

Luxury collector's hardback gift edition.

All my life I'll think of you, I promise I will. I won't ever forget you.

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

Bertie rescues an orphaned lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

The Butterfly Lion Reviews

The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts - both young and old. - Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

The Butterfly Lion tells of loneliness and love in a way that is wholly appropriate for young readers. - Julia Eccleshare, chair of the adult judging panel, Smarties Prize 1996

A magical, mysterious story with the power to draw readers back again and again. - Jenny Morris, adult judging panel, Smarties Prize 1996

This beautiful story of love and war has everything - even a great twist. - Young Telegraph

This sensitive, highly visual story deserves to be recognised as a masterpiece. - Junior Education

The most beautifully crafted story I've read for a long time. - Wendy Cooling

Morpurgo writes with a fine mixture of clarity, depth and feeling. - Sunday Times

About Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children's Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.

Additional information

GOR005086805
9780007456208
0007456204
The Butterfly Lion (Collector's Edition) by Michael Morpurgo
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
20111027
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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