About the Book

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, this is a stunning new novel of identity and loss by Michael Morpurgo, biggest UK children’s author and the bestselling, award-winning writer of War Horse, now a smash West End and Broadway hit as well as an Oscar-nominated movie.

Michael doesn’t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.

A story of love and loss.

A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is…

Critical Praise

“A simple story, beautifully told.” – Sunday Express

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO

“As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.” – Amanda Craig, The Times

“Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." – The Observer Review

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” – The Telegraph

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Resources

• Sample Embed

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007487523
• ISBN 10: 0007487525
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 09/27/2012
• Pages: 224
• List Price:9.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars

Other Works by Michael Morpurgo

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  Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare

  By Michael Morpurgo

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  An Eagle in the Snow

  By Michael Morpurgo

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  Born to Run

  By Michael Morpurgo

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