The Fox and the Ghost King
A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory…
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
An Elephant in the Garden
An epic story of determination and love, about one family’s escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War
The Butterfly Lion
A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller
Born to Run
A tale of kindness triumphing over cruelty, of resilience, friendship and the value of looking forward rather than behind you – from a master storyteller
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!
War Horse
Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
Why the Whales Came
A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.
Shadow
A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .
The Birthday Duck
The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher.
A Farms for City Children Book – Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm (A Farms for City Children Book)
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together