Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435715
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
Private Peaceful
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435715
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435715
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.
Private Peaceful and Other Adaptations
Author: Simon Reade
Publisher: Oberon Books
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
From the Children's Laureate of England comes a stunning novel about the First World War. Private Thomas Peaceful has lied about his age to enlist. As Thomas stands night watch, his memories are full of his childhood. But each moment brings him closer to something he cannot bear to think about.
Publisher: Oberon Books
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
From the Children's Laureate of England comes a stunning novel about the First World War. Private Thomas Peaceful has lied about his age to enlist. As Thomas stands night watch, his memories are full of his childhood. But each moment brings him closer to something he cannot bear to think about.
Uprising
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416911715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Newly arrived in New York City in 1910, Bella is desperate to send money home to her family in Italy, and becomes one of the hundreds of workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. But one fateful March night, a spark ignites some cloth in the factory, resulting in a fire that will become one of the worst workplace disasters in history.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416911715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Newly arrived in New York City in 1910, Bella is desperate to send money home to her family in Italy, and becomes one of the hundreds of workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. But one fateful March night, a spark ignites some cloth in the factory, resulting in a fire that will become one of the worst workplace disasters in history.
Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008273081
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated in stunning color by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart).
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008273081
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated in stunning color by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart).
World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007539029
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Three outstanding novels by the nation’s favourite storyteller that depict unforgettable experiences of WWI.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007539029
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Three outstanding novels by the nation’s favourite storyteller that depict unforgettable experiences of WWI.
Michael Morpurgo: War Child to War Horse
Author: Maggie Fergusson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007387296
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The life of Michael Morpurgo OBE, as a biography, and autobiographical stories.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007387296
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The life of Michael Morpurgo OBE, as a biography, and autobiographical stories.
Times of War Collection
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000750859X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000750859X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.
When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008352208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008352208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...
An Eagle in the Snow
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250105161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
England, 1940. Barney’s home has been destroyed by bombing, and he and his mother are traveling to the countryside when German planes attack. Their train is forced to take shelter in a tunnel and there, in the darkness, a stranger— a fellow passenger—begins to tell them a story about two young soldiers who came face to face in the previous war. One British, one German. Both lived, but the British soldier was haunted by the encounter once he realized who the German was: the young Adolf Hitler. The British soldier made a moral decision. Was it the right one? Readers can ponder that difficult question for themselves with Michael Morpurgo's latest middle-grade novel An Eagle in the Snow.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250105161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
England, 1940. Barney’s home has been destroyed by bombing, and he and his mother are traveling to the countryside when German planes attack. Their train is forced to take shelter in a tunnel and there, in the darkness, a stranger— a fellow passenger—begins to tell them a story about two young soldiers who came face to face in the previous war. One British, one German. Both lived, but the British soldier was haunted by the encounter once he realized who the German was: the young Adolf Hitler. The British soldier made a moral decision. Was it the right one? Readers can ponder that difficult question for themselves with Michael Morpurgo's latest middle-grade novel An Eagle in the Snow.
Moon Tiger
Author: Penelope Lively
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1783196009
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Claudia Hampton is a popular historian, a strong, beautiful and difficult woman. Now in her seventies, she is plotting her greatest work – a history of the world. She looks back over her life growing up between the wars and remembers the people who have shared its triumphs and tragedies. There is Gordon, her adored brother; Jasper, the charming, untrustworthy lover and father of her daughter, and Tom, her one great love, both found and lost during the El Alamein campaign when she worked as a war correspondent. Against a background of world events, Claudia’s own remarkable story provokes a sharp combination of sadness, shock and amusement. Simon Reade’s adaptation is introduced by Penelope Lively herself. Compelling, moving and eloquent, one of the great novels of the 20th century is brought to the stage for the first time. Winner of the 1987 Booker Prize, Penelope Lively’s Moon Tiger is a haunting story of loss and desire.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1783196009
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Claudia Hampton is a popular historian, a strong, beautiful and difficult woman. Now in her seventies, she is plotting her greatest work – a history of the world. She looks back over her life growing up between the wars and remembers the people who have shared its triumphs and tragedies. There is Gordon, her adored brother; Jasper, the charming, untrustworthy lover and father of her daughter, and Tom, her one great love, both found and lost during the El Alamein campaign when she worked as a war correspondent. Against a background of world events, Claudia’s own remarkable story provokes a sharp combination of sadness, shock and amusement. Simon Reade’s adaptation is introduced by Penelope Lively herself. Compelling, moving and eloquent, one of the great novels of the 20th century is brought to the stage for the first time. Winner of the 1987 Booker Prize, Penelope Lively’s Moon Tiger is a haunting story of loss and desire.