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Longing carries a lone robin home for Christmas in a tender, universal tale that will resonate with families anticipating a joyful holiday reunion. A plucky robin, lost and alone, sets out on an epic journey, guided only by a call in his heart saying "come home!" He wills his wings to beat faster, lifting him over great mountains and dark forests, through blinding blizzards and rolling fog, across the wide, wild sea. Can he find his way back to his family in time for Christmas? Combined with Kerry Hyndman's striking illustrations of the red-breasted bird against a sweeping, snowy terrain, Michael Morpurgo's poetic narrative will stir any reader who has ever yearned to reunite with loved ones or welcome them home.

This first new novel in two years from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue - an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors' home in Ithaca, and discovers - through a friendship with an extremely unusual flying fish - the extraordinary story of her great-aunt Elena; of how she fell in love, in the hardest of times, and how of how she became an unsung hero of World War Two.But Elena has gone missing, and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Elena was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is...Nandi's story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of personal discovery, of love and place and belonging, threaded through with the quiet heroism of everyday people. Stunningly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist George Butler, and full of magic, myth and mystery, it is a classic Morpurgo novel that will move and thrill every reader who loved Private Peaceful and War Horse, and combines all the hallmarks of this beloved Master Storyteller.

This first new novel in two years from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue - an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two... Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors' home in Ithaca, and discovers - through a friendship with an extremely unusual flying fish - the extraordinary story of her great-aunt Elena; of how she fell in love, in the hardest of times, and how of how she became an unsung hero of World War Two. But Elena has gone missing, and Nandi has to find her.In her search, she will discover that Elena was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is... Nandi's story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of personal discovery, of love and place and belonging, threaded through with the quiet heroism of everyday people. Stunningly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist George Butler, and full of magic, myth and mystery, it is a classic Morpurgo novel that will move and thrill every reader who loved Private Peaceful and War Horse, and combines all the hallmarks of this beloved Master Storyteller.

A scientific tour de force Dr Becky Smethurst Highly recommended Tristan Gooley Extravagantly entertaining warmly informative Lev Parikian A fascinating look at the strange and alien side of space Dr Lucy Rogers The BBC presenter of Sky at Night and Gresham Professor of Astronomy Chris Lintott takes us on an astonishing tour of bizarre accidents big characters and human error to tell the story of some of the most important astronomical events of the past hundred years Our first views of the earliest galaxies were brought to us by the Hubble Space Telescope when it was pointed at absolutely nothing The ice covered Enceladus one of Saturn s nearly one hundred moons was revealed as a possible habitat for life after a by chance fly by of NASA s Cassini probe on a mission elsewhere Pulsars the spectacular remnants of long dead massive stars were discovered as scruff in the data for measurements of the twinkling of possible radio stars As new telescopes are built on mountaintops and in deserts around the world aiming to transform our view of t

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Radically new and engaging MATTHEW WALKER Not only will every reader remember better afterward they ll also never forget this life changing book SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE Ranganath turns much of what we think we know about memory on its head DANIEL J

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day,Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the BritishLegion to tell a new story inspired by the history of the poppy.

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school the accident in the forest that killed his father his adventures with Molly, the love of his life and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Childrens Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War.This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyfulpast growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school the accident in the forest that killed his father his adventures with Molly, the love of his life and the battles and injustices ofwar that brought him to the front line.

The story of a young boys fantastic adventure after being washed up on a Pacific island.

This production - adapted by John Tams and Sally Ward at the behest of the author - is a moving tale of a boys extraordinary bond with his horse during World War One.

A rich and glorious celebration of humanity s connection to the natural world from two of today s best loved multi award winning picture book creators

A groundbreaking new account of prehistory from one of the most esteemed archaeologists working today

Durant una travessia per l'Oceà Pacífic, una nit de tempesta, Michael cau per la bora. L'endemà es desperta a la platja d'una illa aparentment deserta. Michael intenta sobreviure pel seu compte pero

The Sandman and the Turtles is one of the most charming summer reads for children from Britainâ s best loved childrenâ s author Michael Morpurgo

A collection of stories from Michael Morpurgo that explore different narrative styles and viewpoints Each story is introduced by Michael Morpurgo while teachers notes look at the narrative techniq

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker Rees full of friendship and adventure and perfect to read together

A heart racing tale of courage loss friendship and family From the nationâ s favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo

A hilarious tale of history come to life From the nation s favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo best selling author of War Horse