In 1907, fourteen-year-old Laura, living with her family on one of the stormy Isles of Scilly, records in her diary how her dream of participating in a shipwreck rescue is finally realized.

Le Naufrage Du Zanzibar

A beautifully crafted chapter book by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse, for Egmont's red banana series.

 Annie's father is going to knock down the old barn and build a new one. What will happen to Colly the swallow and all the other birds and animals that live there? Annie is worried about their safety. But one night something amazing happens and she realises that the birds are wiser than she could ever have imagined .

 Red bananas are chapter books for newly fluent readers, suitable for NC Level 3 readers. They are carefully designed with education in mind, supporting children's understanding of how to read longer books. Red bananas introduce similes and wordplay to encourage an understanding of more literary concepts.

Colly's Barn

Bertie passe une enfance solitaire en Afrique du Sud, jusqu'au jour où il fait une rencontre extraordinaire : un lionceau blanc, orphelin. Ils deviennent inséparables. Mais ils grandissent... Bertie est envoyé en pension en Angleterre et le lion blanc est vendu à un cirque. Avant de quitter son ami, le garçon lui fait une promesse : "Je te retrouverai. N'oublie jamais que je te retrouverai." Une magnifique histoire d'amitié et de fidélité où se confondent les rêves et la réalité.

Le lion blanc

A stunning edition of this modern classic of World War One, featuring an introduction by the author and insightful testimonies from soldiers.

 Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life - by no means as tranquil as it appeared.

 Full of vivid detail and engrossing atmosphere, leading to a dramatic and moving conclusion, Private Peaceful is both a compelling love story and a deeply moving account of the First World War.

 Extra material:

 - Introduction by Michael Morpurgo- Inspiration letter by Michael Morpurgo- Background on the execution of British soldiers in WW1 for cowardice, including personal testimony from soldiers

Private Peaceful

DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE.

 Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children's novel.

 In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times.

 One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story.

 With a stunning new cover from fine arts photographer, Nine Francois and chapter illustrations from award-winning war artist, George Butler.

 War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition

Mr Nobody's Eyes is a compelling animal story from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo.

 Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run. Harry is in trouble at school, and he doesn't like his stepfather or the new baby. Then he befriends Ocky, a chimpanzee from the circus. Ocky's owner won't mind if Harry borrows her for a bit, will he? But then Harry's stepfather and the police find out. Harry and the chimp are soon on the run!

 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 story of a one boy and his bond with mankind's closest relative.

Mr Nobody's Eyes

Un été à Ithaque - L'odyssée de Nandi

Elizabeth, Karli et leur mère habitent à Dresde. Leur père, mobilisé, n'est toujours pas rentré. La plupart des villes allemandes ont été bombardées et, bientôt, la famille doit fuir à son tour. En compagnie de Marlène, l'éléphante du zoo qu'elle a recueillie, la petite troupe s'enfonce courageusement dans l'hiver glacé...

Loin de la ville en flammes

Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they don’t know whether to believe the birdman’s story that the island is cursed. Set against the backdrop of World War I, in the tradition of Friend or Foe and Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo brings the emotional reality of conflict to life in a way that is accessible to younger readers.

Le Naufrage Du Zanzibar

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