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The War of Jenkins' Ear

The War of Jenkins' Ear

by Michael Morpurgo (Author)

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    Paperback 2011

    $3.40

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    Paperback 1994

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    Hardcover 1993

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Synopsis

A spellbinding children's story from Britain's best-loved children's author and the man behind War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. 'And Jenkins, don't cross over. Village fishing on the other side. They stay on their side, we stay ours. Toby Jenkins doesn't like boarding school. He gets called Jinks and thinks he will never fit in. But then he meets a strange boy named Christopher who may have special powers. When the village boy 'oiks' start a war with the schoolboy 'toffs', Toby is caught in the middle. Can Christopher provide the miracle that Toby needs? Former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with The War of Jenkins' Ear, a much-loved and magical tale.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 2nd edition
 Publisher: Farshore
Published: 03 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 1405226722
ISBN 13: 9781405226721
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, former Children's Laureate and multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Toby Jenkins hates going to Redlands' Boarding School - he gets called 'Jinks' and thinks he'll never make the top rugby team. But then, he meets Christopher who claims to have powers. Christopher promises Toby a miracle. When Toby goes fishing he crosses to the other side even though he knows it belongs to the villagers. The village boys catch Toby and beat him up, injuring his ear. Thus, the war of Jenkins' ear begins with all-out sticks and stones battles. Will Christopher be able to provide much-needed miracle?

Media Reviews
This is quite an extraordinary novel. It asks the larger questions--and lets readers find their own answers. --Booklist
Tackles provocative themes, dealing with the issues of hate, revenge, prejudice, and especially faith in an intelligent and fresh manner. --School Library Journal
Author Bio
Michael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.