Little Manfred

Little Manfred

by Michael Morpurgo (Author)

Synopsis

The heart-lifting, heartbreaking new story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller.

In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there...

When the Bismarck sinks, one of the only German survivors is taken on board a British ship as a prisoner of war. Sent to live with a host family, Walter must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, though, he finds a friend in ten-year-old Grace. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with Walter leaving Grace with only a carved wooden dog to remember him by. The question is, will Walter and Grace ever meet again? In 1966, with the World Cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Published: 07 Jun 2012

ISBN 10: 0007339674
ISBN 13: 9780007339679
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews

Nobody can balance old and new better, or more convincingly. - The Independent

[Morpurgo] really is a master at this sort of thing; not a word is wasted. - The Telegraph

Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events. - The Observer Review

This is a very touching, absorbing story vividly bringing events to life. - Primary Times

A treat for all ages and abilities to enjoy. - Primary Times

This book is perfect for anybody who wants to find out about the Second World War and how it affected real people. - First News

Foreman's water-colour illustrations are a perfect counterpoint to the text... This is a book which can be enjoyed by, and give something to, many age groups. - School Librarian

Author Bio

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.