A Medal for Leroy Award-winning author by Michael Morpurgo (author) (UK edition)

Michael can’t remember his father, an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire battle over the Channel. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about him. But when Michael’s Auntie Snowdrop gives him a medal and a faded photo, a story begins to be told. A hidden story of love and loss, courage and family secrets. A story that will change everything – and show Michael who he really is…

A powerful novel from master writer Michael Morpurgo

Inspired by the true life of black army officer Walter Tull

Michael’s books include War Horse and Private Peaceful

Explores themes of identity, family and the legacy of war

Product Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780007966998

Date published

May 4th, 2017

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 5.1; Middle years; 3.0 points

Other details

224 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.” Read more