About the Book

Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham.

“All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.”

Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, this extraordinary tale of friendship, loyalty and overcoming adversity has spoken to readers the world over since it was first published twenty-five years ago. This stunning colour gift book, with new illustrations from Christian Birmingham, will be treasured by a new generation of children.

Critical Praise

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780008459864
• ISBN 10: 000845986X
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 11/11/2021
• Pages: 160
• List Price:25.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Africa
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying

Michael Morpurgo

Biography

Michael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit <i>War Horse</i>, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.

He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.

Other Works by Michael Morpurgo

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  Michael Morpurgo’s Tales from Shakespeare

  By Michael Morpurgo

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  Born to Run

  By Michael Morpurgo

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  Farm Boy

  By Michael Morpurgo

Christian Birmingham

Biography

Christian Birmingham is a young artist of outstanding talent. In 1991 he graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design and has since illustrated several highly praised books. Christian lives in Brighton, Sussex.

Other Works by Christian Birmingham

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  The Butterfly Lion

  By Christian Birmingham

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  The Sea of Tranquility

  By Christian Birmingham

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  Dear Olly

  By Christian Birmingham