War Horse

A richly illustrated gift picture book edition of Michael Morpurgo's classic wartime story War Horse, which has been captivating audiences young and old for 40 years.

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Summary

A richly illustrated gift picture book edition of Michael Morpurgo’s classic wartime story War Horse, which has been captivating audiences young and old for 40 years.

Foreword

A stunning children’s illustrated picture book adaptation of the beloved classic story, celebrating 40 years since first publication

Product details

• Authors: Tom Clohosy Cole, Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Assisted by: Tom Clohosy Cole (Illustration), Clohosy Cole Tom (Illustration)
• Publisher: Farshore
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2020
• EAN: 9781405292443
• ISBN: 978-1-4052-9244-3
• Dimensions: 251 mm x 281 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Horses, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, Picture storybooks, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 5 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)