The Goose is Getting Fat

Michael Morpurgo's engaging Christmas story about a goose and the boy looking after her is told with great warmth and humour. How can Charlie save his beloved Gertrude from the fate that awaits her? This gift edition is brought to life with joyful illustrations by Sophie Allsopp.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo’s skill as a storyteller is uncontested. His bestselling book War Horse has been translated into 40 languages and has recently been made into a hugely successful oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg.

Sophie Allsopp studied for her illustration degree in Bath, then went on to win several awards, including a grant from the Prince of Wales Trust to set up her illustration business. Sophie has been illustrating for

Summary

The Goose is Getting Fat is a beautiful Christmas story from the genius of War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, beautifully illustrated by A Flower in the Snow illustrator, Sophie Allsopp. Gertrude the goose is getting bigger by the day, and Charlie is proud to look after her.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo
• Assisted by: Sophie Allsopp (Illustration)
• Publisher: English Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2013
• EAN: 9781405268967
• ISBN: 978-1-4052-6896-7
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 166 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 170 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Story books