Synopsis
Two children befriend the old man known as the Birdman of Bryher and help him lift a curse from their island.
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About the Author
Michael Morpurgo is the author of more than 100 titles, including War Horse and Kensuke's Kingdom. His books have won many prizes, and he was the UK Children's Laureate from 2003-2005.
Review
"The Scilly Islands off the English coast provide the setting for this well-written historical novel . . . good readers will find this a memorable adventure, no less immediate for its setting in the past." —Booklist
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WHY THE WHALES CAME
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