Praise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

a story of survival in WWII from author of the bestselling War Horse • As part of the year long celebration of Michael Morpurgo’s 80th birthday, both Farshore and HarperCollins have commissioned stunning and collectable new cover looks across Michael’s entire backlist • New author branding designed by Michael’s granddaughter, Alice • Michael’s books have sold over 35 million copies globally • A characteristically poignant and gripping story of humanity under the Nazi occupation of Europe in the Second World War Competition: Goodnight Mr Tom;When the Sky Falls;Code Name Bananas;Letters from the Lighthouse;The Diary of Anne Frank;Private Peaceful;Butterfly Lion;Kensuke’s Kingdom;Skylark’s War;Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Phil Earle;Anne Frank;Emma Carroll;Hilary McKay;Michelle Magorian;Judith Kerr;David Walliams;John Boyne