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Biographical note
Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK’s best-loved authors and storytellers. He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse, and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003. Morpurgo was awarded an OBE in 2007 and a knighthood in 2018 for services to literature and charity. Michael Foreman is an internationally renowned, multi-award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. He has twice won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for British children’s book illustration.'Inspirational' - Daily Express
'A spunky heroine and a mighty train combine forces to challenge notions of gender roles and will encourage all readers to hold fast to their dreams. Charming' - School Library Journal
'Michael Morpurgo, aided by Michael Foreman’s luminous watercolour work, sings an eloquent hymn to the golden age of steam' - Financial Times
'A glorious journey through the history of Britain’s railways, wrapped up in a tale of family, adventure and aspiration' - @thelittleliterarysociety
'This story will take you on a magical journey' - @the_treasure_outdoors
'A beautiful story' - @_tarasteaching
'Heart-warming' - @raising_5