Amanda vit en Australie, loin du pays de ses ancêtres : la Grèce, et plus précisément la célèbre île d'Ithaque. Une fois ses études terminées et suite à une rencontre extraordinaire, elle part en quête de ses racines et de l'histoire de sa famille. Elle y découvrira la vie de sa grand-tante Elena pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et jusqu'à aujourd'hui : son aïeule était et demeure une héroïne plus incroyable que tout ce qu'Amanda aurait jamais pu imaginer.

Un été à Ithaque - L'odyssée de Nandi

Je suis Rex. À la ferme il y a toujours à faire : rentrer les vaches, les moutons... Et il y a Lila, la fille du fermier. Nous étions les meilleurs amis, jusqu'à ce que le cheval arrive...

Rex, le chien de ferme

A beautifully crafted chapter book by Michael Morpurgo for Egmont's red banana series.

 When Stevie Rooster is mean about Nick's old dog dying, Nick throws Stevie's best conker into the pond. But Grandma says there's a better way to get back at Stevie - become Conker King of Jubilee Park. Nick must use some conkers from the tree in the old scrapyard. And in that scrapyard is a skinny, starving dog who looks just like Nick's old pet.

 Can Nick rescue the animal and become conker champion? A moving story about grief, redemption and the love of a family pet.

 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.

Conker

Longer novels from Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo are always a particular treat, and Private Peaceful is no exception. Tragic, surprising and engaging in equal measures, Morpurgo's novel charts both the childhood of young Thomas Peaceful in the early years of the 20th century, and his eventual underage enlistment in the British army to help fight the First World War. It is, above all, a poignant story of war and about all of its many life-changing effects on those involved--also the brutality of the commanding regimes and the relentless squalor of trench warfare. It's not for the squeamish--Morpurgo tells it like it was and his honest insight is on every page for all to appreciate.  "Tommo" Peaceful is recalling his childhood from those terrible battlefields. He remembers his big brother Charlie taking him to his first day of school, the death of his father, his mum working hard to keep a roof over their heads and food on their table. He remembers his brother Joe, who some called simple, but who to Tommo was very special. He also recalls the only girl in his life, Molly, and how Charlie somehow took her away from him. But as the World turned to War, he had to grow up fast. Together Charlie and Tommo enlist and are sent to France, almost immediately, to what could only be described as pure hell on Earth. Bullets, bombs, death. Shells, noise, dirt. Disease, rats, stench. Charlie and Tommo fight for their lives and to stay together--facing certain death in the face every time they try to advance the British lines.  Morpurgo rattles through his narrative at some speed, gracefully capturing both the horror of war and the ecstasy of life. The ending is shocking and memorable. This is difficult, emotionally draining but highly recommended reading. (Recommended for ages 10 and over.) --John McLay

Soldat Peaceful

Three thrilling, moving and heart-lifting novels set against the backdrop of World War II. By master storyteller Michael Morpurgo - award-winning former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse.

 All three stories are illustrated by the hugely talented and award-winning, Michael Foreman.

 THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS: It's 1943, and Lily lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes - lock, stock and barrel.

 Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas and returns to the forbidden area. Frantic to find her, Lily decides to enter the danger zone herself.

 AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN: It's 1945. Elizabeth's father is fighting with the German army on the eastern front. Her mother works at Dresden zoo, where her favourite animal is a young elephant named Marlene. When the zoo director tells her the dangerous animals must be shot to prevent them running amok when the town is bombed, Elizabeth's mother moves Marlene into the back garden to save her. and then the bombs start to fall.

 Their home destroyed, Elizabeth and her family must flee the bombed-out city and through the wintery landscape, all the while avoiding the Russian troops who are drawing ever closer. It would be hard enough, without an elephant in tow.

 LITTLE MANFRED: It is the summer of 1966, and Charley and her little brother, Alex, are walking their dog Manfred on the beach when they notice two old men, staring out to sea. A chance encounter brings them together and slowly Charley and Alex learn of their mother's past.

 For in 1945 , their farmstead home was a posting for German prisoners of war and their mother Grace was just a little girl.

 This edition of Little Manfred includes beautiful full-colour illustrations.

World War Two Collection: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, An Elephant in the Garden, Little Manfred

Le 10 septembre 1987, Michael, 11 ans, embarque avec ses parents et sa chienne Stella sur un voilier pour entreprendre un tour du monde. Le voyage et les escales sont fabuleux, mais un jour, il tombe à la mer avec sa chienne. Il échoue sur une île qui semble déserte, au milieu du Pacifique.

Le Royaume de Kensuké

When a 12-year-old boy discovers a skull from an upturned grave, he feels suddenly weak. The trees swirl above him and he dreams the life of Robin Hood. Michael Morpurgo transforms a traditional legend into a dramatically suspenseful adventure story with an unforgettable ending. Full color.

Robin des Bois

An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo.

 'There stood before me an ancient man swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard matted with filth, his face grey with grief and age. Holding the sword out in front of me, I backed away until I felt the sink behind me and I could go no further. His eyes followed me all the way.' When Bun Bendle is struck blind, he feels like he is drowning in blackness. But the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely familiar sword changes him forever.

 The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding. Once again, former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller.

The Sleeping Sword

Join the fun on the farm!

 A brand new Mudpuddle Farm book from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.

 (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.)

 Two charming stories for younger readers, featuring a loveable family of all sorts of animals, living behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm - where everything is about to change. in the most unexpected and hilarious ways!

 Nowt to Worry About:There's a storm in the air, and all the animals are worried. But old Farmer Rafferty doesn't realise anything is wrong. Can the animals warn him in time?

 Tickety-Boo:A funny new creature has arrived at Mudpuddle Farm - and the animals soon make friends. Problem is, the latest addition to the farm doesn't belong actually there! It looks like it's time to say a sad goodbye - although Albertine the Goose might just have a clever idea.

Un été à Ithaque - L'odyssée de Nandi

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