Product Description

Four unforgettable novels by award-winning former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, beautifully packaged as classic gift set. Luxury gift edition box set of four best-selling Michael Morpurgo novels: 'Private Peaceful', 'The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips', 'Butterfly Lion' and 'Toro! Toro!'. The perfect present for younger readers keen to learn more about the world around them through powerfully imaginative stories.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8114 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 4
• Binding: Paperback
• 1 pages

Review
Praise for 'Private Peaceful': 'Tommo's journey from agricultural labourer to cannon fodder is movingly told!Michael Morpurgo is expert at getting through to his readers. He writes here about events that should never be forgotten nor forgiven, and does so most effectively.' Independent 'Deserved to last as an insight into the First World War in the same way as, say, The Silver Sword or Goodnight Mr Tom.' Telegraph Praise for 'Toro! Toro!': 'A tale about another country and another time that resonates with the here and now! Once again, Morpurgo demonstrates his talent for stories of absolute clarity about big events.' Sunday Times 'A poignant tale, simply told, about the horror of the Spanish Civil War and the noble cruelty of bullfighting.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for 'The Butterfly Lion' 'Will touch all hearts --both young and old.' Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

About the Author
Multi-award winning author, Michael Morpurgo, is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children and has won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, The Writers Guild Award and the Blue Peter Book Award for his recent novel, Private Peaceful, which has also had two successful runs as a play devised by Bristol Old Vic. From 2003 to 2005 he was the Children's Laureate, a role which took him all over the UK to promote literacy and reading, and in 2005 he was named the Booksellers Association Author of the Year.

Customer Reviews

Michael Murpurgo - Gold Collection
My 8 year old is a big fan of Morpurgo and was delighted with this boxed set. Great value and more great stories from this master of storytelling. Perfectly pitched for the age group. Far too many late nights, reading this under the covers. Brilliant!

Excellent Collection
Great set of books. Bought it for my daughter for her 13th birthday. She devoured them in a few days.

Michael Morpurgo The Gold Collection
This was a birthday present for my Grandson on his 10th birthday. He was delighted with it.