A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory… ‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’ Guardian In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free. With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael MorpurgoEAN: 9780008638634COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 270 gHEIGHT: 198 cm
Leicestershire, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
'A heart-warming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian
'A charming adventure . . . Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life’ Daily Mail
'This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history' Booktrust
'A charming and witty story' LoveReading4Kids
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 skilful, 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
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.
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A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory… ‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’ Guardian In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free. With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael MorpurgoEAN: 9780008638634COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 270 gHEIGHT: 198 cm
Leicestershire, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.
This book (and her second book) is so full of love and self-compassion. I really mean it when I say everyone should read it. It's a reminder that you are powerful and you can in fact solve any problem or issue in your life. You know the answer. You just need to learn to trust and listen to yourself again. And this book will help you do this.
Defeated by Justice contains all the elements that an avid reader expects from an enjoyable and memorable book. Apart from the interesting and unique backdrop, the South African Police Force in 80's and 90's South Africa, the perspective of a female at this historic time in a male-dominated environment adds to the continuously building suspense and story evolvement. The writing is sharp and witty throughout and the drama of the main character development is believable, frustrating and sad at the same time. Carefully researched and craftily written, it will exhaust, yet revitalize any reader, as any successful creative roller-coaster should do! Compelling must-read, definite repeat-read!