The drama, the cruelty, the courage and the consequences of war feature in this collection of stories from Joan Aiken, Eva Ibbotson, Jamila Gavin, Elizabeth Laird, Geraldine McCaughrean, Margaret Mahy, Michelle Magorian, Michael Morpurgo, Eleanor Updale, Celia Rees and other top children's authors. From the Crusades to 1970s' Beirut to the Falklands, many aspects of war are explored in a collection of work that speaks powerfully to today's young readers.These are stories of love, devestation, family, friendship, loss and ultimately of hope that sweep throughout history and across cultures.
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A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo - now with a brand-new cover look.
Now with a brand-new cover look Top-quality writers explore topical, timeless aspects of war and conflict Michael Morpurgo is a hugely popular, respected and successful writer 'Some excellent offerings ... This collection is just the thing for readers looking for something a bit different from the latest instalment of magical fantasy' Independent
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781447205012
Publisert
2011-09-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Macmillan Children's Books
Vekt
209 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
131 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
02, JC
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter

Biographical note

Michael Morpurgo's novels for children have made him one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of his generation. He is the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and The Nestle Smarties Book Prize and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. His novel PRIVATE PEACEFUL, about two brothers serving in the First World War, featured on the shortlists of four major literary prizes. From 2003-2005 he was the third Children's Laureate. He set up the charity 'Farms for City Children', and for their pioneering work, he and his wife were awarded the MBE in 1999.