Why the Whales Came - by Michael Morpurgo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>An exciting historical adventure from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they don't know whether to believe the birdman's story that the island is cursed. Set against the backdrop of World War I, in the tradition of <i>Friend or Foe </i>and<i> Private Peaceful </i>Michael Morpurgo brings the emotional reality of conflict to life in a way that is accessible to younger readers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The Scilly Islands off the English coast provide the setting for this well-written historical novel . . . good readers will find this a memorable adventure, no less immediate for its setting in the past." --<i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michael Morpurgo</b> is the author of more than 100 titles, including <i>War Horse</i> and <i>Kensuke's Kingdom</i>. His books have won many prizes, and he was the UK Children's Laureate from 2003-2005.
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