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A delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman.



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“This is a heart-warming tale for animal lovers and footbal fans alike” The Guardian

‘Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life’ The Daily Mail

“This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history.” Booktrust

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

The Fox and the Ghost King

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    A Paperback / softback by Michael Morpurgo

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint HarperCollins
      Published 1 June 2017
      ISBN-13 9780008215804
      978-0008215804
      ISBN-10 0008215804
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      Books by Michael Morpurgo

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman.



      Trade Review

      “This is a heart-warming tale for animal lovers and footbal fans alike” The Guardian

      ‘Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life’ The Daily Mail

      “This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history.” Booktrust

      Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

      “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

      “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

      “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

      “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
      Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

      “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

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