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Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo

Little Manfred By Michael Morpurgo

Little Manfred by Michael Morpurgo


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Summary

The heart-lifting, heartbreaking new story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller.

Little Manfred Summary

Little Manfred by Michael Morpurgo

The heart-lifting, heartbreaking new story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller.

In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there...

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 with a host family, Walter must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, though, he finds a friend in ten-year-old Grace. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with Walter leaving Grace with only a carved wooden dog to remember him by. The question is, will Walter and Grace ever meet again? In 1966, with the World Cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along...

Little Manfred Reviews

"Nobody can balance old and new better, or more convincingly." - The Independent

"[Morpurgo] really is a master at this sort of thing; not a word is wasted." - The Telegraph

"Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." - The Observer Review

"This is a very touching, absorbing story vividly bringing events to life." - Primary Times

"A treat for all ages and abilities to enjoy." - Primary Times

"This book is perfect for anybody who wants to find out about the Second World War and how it affected real people." - First News

"Foreman's water-colour illustrations are a perfect counterpoint to the text... This is a book which can be enjoyed by, and give something to, many age groups." - School Librarian

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

GOR003763630
9780007339662
0007339666
Little Manfred by Michael Morpurgo
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
2011-06-01
176
N/A
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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