Escape from Shangri-La

Turned away by his own son, Cessie''s long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most - a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him and is determined to help him escape and unravel the truth of his past. A past that comes to him only in glimpses - a lifeboat, a tin of condensed milk, a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II ... Former Children''s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this tale of strife and loss in World War II.

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.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Publisher: Farshore
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 10
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.01.2025
• EAN: 9780008641139
• ISBN: 978-0-00-864113-9
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, Interest age: from c 10 years, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Children’s / Teenage: Action & adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage: Historical fiction