Friend or Foe
On Sale: 12/03/2024
Friend or Foe
On Sale: 12/03/2024
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About the Book
Friend or Foe is a gripping World War II story from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.
Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David's life …
In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie's War, and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Friend or Foe is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history.
From the author of War Horse (now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg) comes a stunning children’s story – loved by kids, teachers and parents alike. Michael Morpurgo has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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 skillful, 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
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780008641160
- ISBN 10: 0008641161
- Imprint: Farshore
- On Sale: 12/03/2024
- Pages: 128
- List Price:12.99 CAD
- Ages: 8 to 10
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- BISAC3 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / General
- BISAC4 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
