Michael Morpurgo

Stories for everyone

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Age: 8+

Published: February 2006

ISBN: 9780007182466

Format: Paperback

The year is 1943. The setting is the seaside village of Slapton, Devon, for this moving story which is a subtle blend of history and human and animal relationships. Suddenly the villagers, together with families from six neighbouring villages totalling 3000, are ordered to move out so that US troups can practice their landings in preparation for D-Day, when the forces will invade France.

Everyone packs up, but Lily still can’t find her precious cat, Tips. Maybe two friendly American soldiers will help her search? Dare she climb over the forbidden barbed wire fence? Sadly, Lily leaves without Tips. Will she ever see him again? And will the village be the same place when they finally return? This is a compelling read for the family to share.

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Awards:

Shortlisted Blue Peter Book Award (The Book I Couldn’t Put Down Category)

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saffron brown says:

This book by Michale Morpurgo is thrilling and unexpected, with loads of cliffhangers that just wont let you put the book down. Absalutly brilliant. 10/10

Beth Kerrigan says:

I love reading about the wars and i have to admit, this is a great book. I have read it twice and highly recomend it. smile

Lauren says:

I have just finished reading this book and I’m now reading ‘Why The Whales Came’ I can safely say that this book is brilliant.
It has many twists to the story and some really good characters.

I don’t want to reveal to much but near the end of the book when Lily is in her room. What it says on the wall is a good point in the story and put a smile on my face.

Kool Dood says:

I think this is the most AMAZING book I have read it twice and never got bored I highly recommend this I and I am very young though I love books

Isabella Warman says:

The amazing story of Adolphus Tips is the incredible tale of a deserted village, a lifelong friendship, and one very adventures cat. This story is about a young girl called Lily Tregenza and her beloved cat Tips.Untill one day when the people of Slapton are told to move out of their homes due to the war -lock, stock and barrel. Soon the whole area is out of bounds as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips has gone missing. Lily frantic to find Tips Lily returns to the forbidden area but doesn’t look alone. Lily meets two soldiers and toghter they look day and night to find Tips. When the war finishes and the people of Slapton move back into their homes. Lily finds Tips but unfortunately loses one of her friends. That friend was one of the soldiers that helped find Tips. But now Lily is older and an adult she still thinks of the two soldiers that helped her find her beloved cat and she still dreams about the two men that meant a lot in her life. This book has been written in the form of a diary. This book has been illustrated beautifully by Michael Forman. I always cry at the end of this brilliant book. Put this book at the top of your must buy list!

Bella says:

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips is an amazing book and when you finish reading it you are guaranteed you will need a box of tissues. AMAZING! A must buy book. Worth every second you read of it. It will touch the your heart and make you want to read it again and again and that’s GUARANTEED! Like all Micheal Morpugo books.

Beth says:

The Book leaves you with different emotions like when Lily Goes back into the Village and you don't know what will happen to her she might get shot or something and i never want to put the book down because i love reading his books i have his whole collection it book is just amazing.I love IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erin Callaghan says:

The Amazing Story of Aldolphus Tips is an excellent read and none the less one of my favourite books, not to mention my favourite Michael Morpurgo book. The brilliant and beautiful relationships between Lily and her cat and the brave soldiers she meets in this story is heart-warming. The twists and turns that the story follows are breath-taking and the very words seem to take you with them. Because unlike other books, whilst reading this book, I see and imagine everything, almost as though I'm looking through the very eyes of Lily Tregenza and see everything she does. This is not hard to do so, because of the enticing words that have been printed onto these pages and because of the beautiful illustrated work by Michael Forman that should draw attention to every reader of this fascinating book. Over-all it is an excellent book that I would highly Recommend to anyone who asks for a good read. Other than that, it is a definite must-buy and every single person should have to own a copy of it. Brilliant!