Cobweb

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers. ''They call me Cobweb. I''ll tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do.'' Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching. Cobweb knows nothing of the war - he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits. But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover''s Dog - herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London. And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home . . .

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Assisted by: Michael Foreman (Illustration)
• Publisher: Haper Collins Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780008352141
• ISBN: 978-0-00-835214-1
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 216 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), Pets (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Wolves, Coyotes & Wild Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage: Historical fiction