The Dancing Bear

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext A young orphan adopts a bear cub, but the arrival of a film crew who need a dancing bear promises trouble. Ages: 7-9yrs. Zusammenfassung A gentle and deeply moving story of a young girl and her bear, told with great charm by the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpugo.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo
• Assisted by: Christian Birmingham (Illustration)
• Publisher: Haper Collins Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 03.03.2003
• EAN: 9780006745112
• ISBN: 978-0-00-674511-2
• No. of pages: 59
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 196 mm x 5 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age