Overview

The moving and inspiring story of a family’s struggle with racism and war, and about the importance of finding out who you are ‘A simple story, beautifully told’ Sunday Express Michael never knew his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history. A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .

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“A simple story, beautifully told” Sunday Express “A moving story about love, loss and discovering your identity, which demonstrates a masterful understanding of a child's perspective on life. Illustrated by Michael Foreman, this is an immensely engaging and touching story” BookTrust “The deeply moving story about how a young boy discovers the truth about his family” LoveReading4Kids “Offers readers of all ages a beautiful multilayered story of compassion, loyalty, and courage” School Library Journal “The novel’s elegant structure and quiet, retrospective narration – both Michael’s and Martha’s – bolster this story about the importance of knowing the truth about one’s heritage” Publishers Weekly “A moving and at times heart-rending story of secrets, suffering and courage. It is beautifully written, with illustrations by Michael Foreman which are both charming and informative, and it should be in the library of every school” The Bookbag PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO “As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope” Amanda Craig, The Times “Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events"" The Observer Review “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects” The Telegraph

"“A simple story, beautifully told” Sunday Express “A moving story about love, loss and discovering your identity, which demonstrates a masterful understanding of a child's perspective on life. Illustrated by Michael Foreman, this is an immensely engaging and touching story” BookTrust “The deeply moving story about how a young boy discovers the truth about his family” LoveReading4Kids “Offers readers of all ages a beautiful multilayered story of compassion, loyalty, and courage” School Library Journal “The novel’s elegant structure and quiet, retrospective narration – both Michael’s and Martha’s – bolster this story about the importance of knowing the truth about one’s heritage” Publishers Weekly “A moving and at times heart-rending story of secrets, suffering and courage. It is beautifully written, with illustrations by Michael Foreman which are both charming and informative, and it should be in the library of every school” The Bookbag PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO “As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope” Amanda Craig, The Times “Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events"" The Observer Review “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects” The Telegraph"

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Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.

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