Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

AvMichael Morpurgo

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat! ‘A master storyteller at his best’ Sunday Times It’s 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the villagers are all told to move out of their homes.Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily’s cat, has other ideas – and returns to the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look for Tips herself . . .

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-14
Mått:129 x 198 x 12 mm
Vikt:190 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers
Illustratör:Michael Foreman
ISBN:9780008638627
Miljömärkning:Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.

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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.

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“A master storyteller at his best” Sunday Times"From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller" Guardian“Classic Morpurgo brilliance” Bookseller’s choice, Publishing News"…a succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending… It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history” Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week"…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best" Funday Times"As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding" Evening Standard