A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.

 Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.

 Francis and Pieter are brothers. As shadow ofone war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever . and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.

In the Mouth of the Wolf

A heart-warming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!'Classic Morpurgo brilliance' - Publishing News

 "Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again."

 It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze 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 - barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself.

 Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips - and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later.

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

« Je commencerai par le commencement,quand j’étais encore un enfant à peine plus vieux que tu ne l’es aujourd’hui. » Arthur Pendragon, suzerain de Bretagne, entreprend de raconter l’histoire de sa vie à un jeune garçon égaré dans le brouillard,sa première visite depuis quatorze siècles… La légende du roi Arthur et des chevaliers de la Table ronde ne manque ni d’action, ni de panache.Amour, aventure,mystère, magie, allégeances et trahisons : ce récit continue d’enchanter toutes les générations.

Le roi Arthur

Three brilliant stories that will captivate young readers by War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.

 The Marble Crusher

 Does Mr Manners, the headmaster, really have a machine that crushes marbles? Albert thinks so.

 Colly's Barn

 Colly the owl and Screecher the swallow band together to save the barn.

 Conker

 Nick beats the bully, Stevie Rooster, and becomes Conker king. But can he rescue a mistreated dog while searching for the best conker?

 Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller in these animal tales that are wonderful for engaging early readers. aged seven years and up. Michael has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

The Marble Crusher

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

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

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together

 Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl.

 These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm.

 From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm - A Farms for City Children Book

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation's favourite storyteller

 Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo turns his storytelling skills to the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, illustrated by Michael Foreman.

 TORO, TORO is the story of a young boy growing up in Andalucia, Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for the bull ring. Antonito hand rears a little black calf and they become firm friends, but the boy doesn't yet understand the fate of the black bulls - the corrida and death. Later, when he learns of the horrors of the bull fight, he frees Paco, the black bull, and rides with him into the hills. There they witness the bombing of their village (it's the year 1936, and the Spanish Civil War has started) and Antonito cannot go back - his family and the farm are destroyed, and Paco has run off, wild with fright. He decides to stay in the hills, where he meets up with the Resistance fighters. During the War, Antonito hears stories round the campfire of the wonderful black bull, who becomes a symbol of freedom for them all. Could this really be Paco? But no-one has ever seen him. After the war, when Antonito is working as a muleteer in the mountains, he falls asleep and dreams of Paco. In the morning, he wakes to see hoof prints on the ground beside him.

 A delightful story, full of nostalgia and drama in the author's own inimitable style. Illustrated by Michael Foreman.

Toro! Toro!

Francis et Pieter ont toujours été très différents. Lorsque la guerre éclate en 1939, ils choisissent deux chemins opposés : l'un est pacifiste, l'autre s'engage comme soldat dans la Royal Air Force et part au combat. La suite de l'histoire va bouleverser leurs vies pour toujours. Et Francis doit se jeter à son tour dans la gueule du loup. L'histoire vraie de deux frères dans la tourmente de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Un récit limpide et chaleureux par le grand conteur Michael Morpurgo, magnifiquement illustré par Barroux. «Ce qu'ont affronté mes deux oncles m'a profondément marqué. Ce livre est, d'une certaine façon, le plus personnel que j'aie jamais écrit» - Michael Morpurgo.

In the Mouth of the Wolf

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