Best Mates

by Michael Morpurgo

On Sale: 02/26/2015

About the Book

A collection of six magical and heart-warming animal stories, specially for World Book Day, by the nation’s favourite storyteller.

From the author who brought you Joey the War Horse, Shadow the dog and Kaspar the cat comes a pocket-sized collection of perfect animal stories – proving that it’s not just dogs that are man’s best friends…

Taken from the length of Michael Morpurgo’s career, the tales in this charming book will delight any child who loves animals … or stories! Readers will return to the best mates in this little book again and again.

From dogs to cats, and from horses to dolphins and whales, it’s all here in this timeless treasury.

Contains the stories:

  • The Silver Swan
  • It’s a Dog’s Life
  • Snug
  • Didn’t We Have a Lovely Time?
  • Dolphin Boy
  • This Morning I Met a Whale

Critical Praise

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

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Resources

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780008135010
  • ISBN 10: 0008135010
  • Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  • On Sale: 02/26/2015
  • Pages: 128
  • List Price:1.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General

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