The War of Jenkins' Ear - Hardcover

Morpurgo, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399227350 ISBN 13: 9780399227356

Publisher: Philomel Books, 1995

Synopsis

In an incisive story of secret prejudice, individuality, and tested friendship, Simon Christopher, the stubborn and independent new arrival at Redlands School, has a profound impact on the school and on Toby Jenkins, especially after he confides a secret to Toby.

About this title

Review

"This is quite an extraordinary novel. It asks the larger questions--and lets readers find their own answers." --Booklist

"Tackles provocative themes, dealing with the issues of hate, revenge, prejudice, and especially faith in an intelligent and fresh manner." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.

He has 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0399227350
• ISBN 13: 9780399227356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 171