Born to Run - Hardcover

Michael Morpurgo

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9780007230570: Born to Run

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About the Author

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include `Shadow', `A Medal for Leroy' and `Little Manfred'.His novel `War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Review

Praise for Born to Run:"Pitch perfect... this hardened book reviewer kept having to wipe away the tears" Daily MailPraise for The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips:"A succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending... It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history." Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week"From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller." Guardian"As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding." Evening Standard"Classic Morpurgo brilliance" Bookseller's choice, Publishing News"Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best." Sunday Times

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