Farm Boy - Hardcover

Morpurgo, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0545460069 ISBN 13: 9780545460064

Publisher: Scholastic Pr, 2012

Synopsis

The heartwarming sequel to Michael Morpurgo's bestselling War Horse!

Farm Boy is the heartwarming sequel to War Horse, the beloved novel that has now been made into a play and a major motion picture.

Albert's son is all grown up, an old man now. But he has a shameful secret he's kept to himself his whole life. As he comes to terms with the truth, he tells stories of the farm of his childhood--his war hero dad, skipping school to help with the harvest, and of course the wonderful horses, Joey and Zoey.

The charming book speaks to the bond between generations, and captures the spirit of rural life and the love of horses.

About this title

Review:

‘Here is a very important book, combining the very best of storytelling and illustration.’
JUNIOR EDUCATION

‘If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely is one of them.’
Daily Mail

Praise for SHADOW:
“As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.” – Amanda Craig, The Times

“passionate and touching” – Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading

Praise for AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN:
"This is a handsome, very pickupable book. Brightly and informatively jacketed, its text punctuated by lovely, fluid ink and wash illustrations by Michael Foreman, it deserves a prominent place on school library bookshelves and, if there is any justice in the world, in bookshops."
Guardian

"A thrilling and moving new novel about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war, for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion!" Waterstones

"For readers aged eight and over, this captivating novel offers an insight into how Hitler came to power, refracted through the gaze of the young narrator."
Telegraph

"Following the stage success of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo returns with another gem in his animals in war series, An Elephant in the Garden."
Telegraph

From the Back Cover:

I come from a family of farmers, going back generations and generations.

I love Grandpa's farm. When I was younger I'd go down there whenever I could; but I didn't go just for the farm. I went for Grandpa and his stories too. He loved to tell them and I loved to listen. But Grandpa had a secret, a secret so shameful to him that he had kept it to himself, all these years. I didn't discover his secret, he told me himself. That was the story that was to change my life.

...a remarkable feat of Morpurgo recreation. If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely, is one of them.
BOOKS FOR KEEPS

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Pr
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0545460069
• ISBN 13: 9780545460064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 115
• Illustrator: Foreman Michael