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Magic from the master! A beautifully illustrated tale of music and family, inspired by the Foundling Museum. Life in long-ago London isn’t easy for the boy in this story, as he tries to cope with school bullies and look after his sick mum. But then a surprise meeting shows him life inside the Foundling Hospital – a place where needy children can find shelter. As the boy explores this sanctuary, a touching story of friendship and music unfolds…

  • A beautifully illustrated new story by a master writer
  • Wonderful artwork by the talented Michael Foreman
  • Explores the history of London’s Foundling Museum
  • Michael Morpurgo OBE is a former Children’s Laureate

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    Michael Morpurgo

    Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has written over 100 books for children, and has won a multitude of awards as well as serving as Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005.

    Awards

    Michael was the Children’s Laureate 2003-2005, and has won many awards including The Whitbread Prize For The Wreck of the Zanzibar, the Smarties prize for The Butterfly Lion the Blue Peter Award for Private Peaceful and the Red House award for Shadow.

  • Awards

    Michael Foreman has won the Kate Greenaway medal three times, and the Nestle Smarties Prize twice for illustration of books including War Boy and The Little Reindeer.

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