En Angleterre, au début du XXe siècle, le jeune Henry Friston, 15 ans, embarque comme matelot sur un bateau à vapeur. Cinq ans plus tard, au début de la Première Guerre mondiale, il s'engage dans la marine et débarque en Turquie en 1915. Dans l'enfer de la bataille de Gallipoli, il fait une rencontre improbable : celle d'une tortue, qu'il baptise Ali Pacha, et qui ne le quittera plus.

Passager clandestin : une histoire d'amitié et de courage

"One of my earliest memories is lying on the floor in front of the kitchen fire, drawing." Michael Foreman

 During the war, paper was in short supply but, the large biscuit tins delivered to his Mum's shop were lined with white paper. The tins were about twelve inches square, so unfolded, the paper would be four feet long. Perfect for drawings of marching soldiers and convoys of tanks, the village traffic of his childhood.

 This is a celebration of Michael's life as a master storyteller and illustrator told through his own autobiographical tales, diary extracts, original sketches and illustrations from his award-winning publications. Beginning with his childhood in wartime Suffolk and his early career as a young artist, and culminating with his collaborations with world-famous authors Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and Quentin 'BLOOMIN' Blake, this book showcases his 'greatest hits', and reveals the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way.

 Divided into three parts:. Memories of Childhood (Looking through War Boy, After the War Was Over and War Game.). Far-Flung Places (Looking through Treasure Island, Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, World of Fairy Tales and Classic Fairy Tales.). Friends and Collaborators (Looking through Eric the Viking, Fairy Tales, Nicobobinus, Animal Tales, Fantastic Stories, Arthur, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, Billy the Kid and Farm Boy.)

 'I have been lucky with writers. None have been real trouble. Some I never met. Some I meet only after the book is finished, and some, the easiest to get along with, are the dead ones. Most become friends.' Michael Foreman

Michael Foreman: A Life in Pictures

Mes parents n'ont jamais vraiment aimé la vie à la campagne.
 Alors que moi j'adore les vacances dans la vieille ferme de grand-père. j'adore l'écouter parler de son enfance de petit paysan et de joey, son cheval. peut-être même me racontera-t-il un jour l'histoire de ce vieux tracteur auquel il tient tant. mais parfois, je sens que quelque chose le tourmente... quel est le secret de grand-père ? et comment puis-je l'aider ? la touchante histoire d'un grand-père et de son petit-fils, complices d'un secret bouleversant.

Le secret de grand-père

When a baby reindeer falls out of Santa's sled, he's befriended by a boy for one year. Together, the two see the city from heights that only magic can bring. Michael Foreman's timeless, heartwarming story is sure to be a favorite at Christmas all year round. Full color.

Le petit renne

"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people."

 From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee

 (This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)

 There once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign of seventy years, making her the longest serving female monarch in history, saw her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This remarkable queen remained devoted to crown, to country .

There Once is a Queen

Solitaire, timide, Jonah est trop occupé à prendre soi de sa mère pour se faire des amis à l'école. Mais une rencontre magique va tout changer : le fantôme d'un homme du XVIIIe siècle, Nathaniel. Orphelin, Nathaniel a croisé la route de Mozart. Jeux, répétitions, concerts, il a tout partagé avec le petit prodige. 

À la lisière du réel et du merveilleux, un conte historique empreint d'émotion et de musique par le grand Michael Morpurgo. Avec les illustrations au charme unique de Michael Foreman.

Le jour où j'ai sauvé Wolfgang Amadeus

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers.

 "They call me Cobweb. I'll tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do."

 Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching.

 Cobweb knows nothing of the war - he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits.

 But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover's Dog - herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London.

 And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home .

Cobweb

A TOP 10 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER

 A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation - from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen.

 (This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)

 There once was a boy who was going to be king one day .

Passager clandestin : une histoire d'amitié et de courage

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