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From the former Children''s Laureate and author of international phenomenon War Horse comes a moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict.

Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events in the family's past and begins to understand why Said does not speak. Told from both Max's and Said's points of view, Morpurgo has created a beautiful tale of tragedy and hope with an ending that rings with joy.



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moving tale of friendship... * The Bookseller *
sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol *
A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL *
A moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict. * The Bookseller *

The Kites Are Flying

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A Paperback / softback by Sir Michael Morpurgo, Jeremy Bowen, Laura Carlin

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    Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 03/03/2016
    ISBN13: 9781406367317, 978-1406367317
    ISBN10: 1406367311

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    From the former Children''s Laureate and author of international phenomenon War Horse comes a moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict.

    Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events in the family's past and begins to understand why Said does not speak. Told from both Max's and Said's points of view, Morpurgo has created a beautiful tale of tragedy and hope with an ending that rings with joy.



    Trade Review
    moving tale of friendship... * The Bookseller *
    sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol *
    A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL *
    A moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict. * The Bookseller *

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