Private Peaceful
Title | Private Peaceful PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Morpurgo |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 61 |
Release | 2012-08-24 |
Genre | Drama |
ISBN | 1849435715 |
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy
Title | World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Morpurgo |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 298 |
Release | 2014-04-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0007539029 |
Three outstanding novels by the nation’s favourite storyteller that depict unforgettable experiences of WWI.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Title | Way of the Peaceful Warrior PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Millman |
Publisher | H J Kramer |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0915811898 |
A world champion athlete visits "other worlds" with the help of an old warrior named "Socrates."
A Medal for Leroy
Title | A Medal for Leroy PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Morpurgo |
Publisher | Feiwel & Friends |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2014-01-14 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1466856963 |
When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.
When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War
Title | When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Morpurgo |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 89 |
Release | 2021-09-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0008352208 |
This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...
Michael Morpurgo Collection
Title | Michael Morpurgo Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Morpurgo |
Publisher | Dean Children's Books |
Pages | 1440 |
Release | 2012-12-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780603568343 |
The Skylarks' War
Title | The Skylarks' War PDF eBook |
Author | Hilary McKay |
Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Pages | 251 |
Release | 2018-09-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1509894977 |
Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award. The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay. Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war? 'This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love.' – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week