Michael Morpurgo

Broschiertes Buch

Pinocchio

Beschreibung

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as youâ ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE.

Autor

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 195mm x 126mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 242g
• ISBN-13: 9780007512997
• ISBN-10: 0007512996
• Artikelnr.: 41467666

Rezensionen

PRAISE FOR PINOCCHIO:

"This classic puppet story has tended to be a little, well, wooden in the telling, but Morpurgo has made it dance." The Times

"A charming read, even for those who think they already know the story of Pinocchio inside out." Evening Echo

"A beautiful reworking of the classic story." EDP Weekend

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO:

"As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope." Amanda Craig, The Times

"Passionate and touching" Julia Eccleshare

"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