The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. From Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a classic story of one small boy, and one very lucky duck… Sam is a city boy through and through – and isn’t looking forward to his school trip to Nethercott Farm at all. But busy days of farm work, animals and learning all about nature weave their magic – and when Sam finds a duck about to be dinner, he is determined to save him. But how? This warm and magical story is set on the real-life Nethercott Farm – a member of Farms for City Children – the charity that offers urban children from all over the country the chance to live and work together on a real farm and experience the magic of the English countryside.
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The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
‘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
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A heart-warming picture book from world-renowned author Michael Morpurgo
A heart-warming picture book from world-renowned author Michael Morpurgo • A classic story from the award-winning and bestselling legend that is Sir Michael Morpurgo • Sam Usher is a celebrated picture book illustrator • The story is set on the real-life Nethercott Farm – a member of Farms for City Children, which is the charity set up by Sir Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare, and offers urban children from all over the country the chance to live and work together on a real farm and experience the magic of the English countryside. • The perfect story for boys and girls aged four and up; from those who love the countryside to those who have never had a chance to see its magic in person. Competition: Farmer Duck;Grandpa Christmas;Wombat Goes Walkabout;Mimi and the Mountain Dragon;Wonky Donkey. by;Michael Morpurgo; Sam Usher;Jim Field;Michael Foreman;Rachel Bright;Craig Smith
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780008442538
Publisert
2022-02-03
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Lydfil

Biographical note

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.