Flamingo Boy

by Michael Morpurgo

On Sale: 03/08/2018

Flamingo Boy

Enlarge Book Cover

Flamingo Boy

by Michael Morpurgo

On Sale: 03/08/2018

Format:

About the Book

A stunning new classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo for readers of 9+, in the vein of PRIVATE PEACEFUL and THE BUTTERFLY LION

This is a landmark new novel form the nation’s favourite storyteller, set in the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2. There, a young autistic boy lives on his parents’ farm among the salt flats, and the flamingos that live there. There are lots of things he doesn’t understand: but he does know how to heal animals. He loves routine, and music too: and every week he goes to market with his mother, to ride his special horse on the town carousel.

But then the Germans come, with their guns, and take the town. A soldier shoots a flamingo from the sky, and it falls to earth terribly injured. And even worse is to come: the carousel is damaged, the horses broken. For this vulnerable boy, everything is falling apart.

Only there’s a kind sergeant among the Germans – a man with a young boy of his own at home, a man who trained as a carpenter. Between them, perhaps boy and man can mend what has been broken – and maybe even the whole town…

Critical Praise

“Please invite this wonderful story in, you won’t regret it. History is rarely more movingly alive.” Morris Gleitzman

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

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

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

-

Resources

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780008134662
  • ISBN 10: 0008134669
  • Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  • On Sale: 03/08/2018
  • Pages: 288
  • List Price:19.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Special Needs
  • BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds
  • BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Europe

Flamingo Boy by Michael Morpurgo

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the web site's home page.

Other Booksellers

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the Web site's home page.

SELECT:

Specialty Booksellers

Interest-specific online venues and gift accounts that offer books for purchase. The links will take you to the store’s home page.

International Customers

If you are located outside Canada, the best way to order online is to choose from the following bookstores listed by region and country.