Michael Morpurgo

Broschiertes Buch

The Birthday Duck

Beschreibung

The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nationâ s favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher.

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 UK / HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 205193
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Altersempfehlung: ab 4 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 295mm x 216mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 280g
• ISBN-13: 9780008422318
• ISBN-10: 0008422311
• Artikelnr.: 61398856

Rezensionen

'The story is a delight, and Sam Usher's illustrations are typically beguiling' The Times

Praise for Gentle Giant by Michael Morpurgo:

'Here's a story to compare with any classic from the past.' The Independent

Praise for Wombat Goes Walkabout by Michael Morpurgo:

'An exceptional book. Wonderful to read aloud.'
Naomi Lewis, The Daily Telegraph