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Boy Giant: Son of Gulliver
By (Author) Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by Michael Foreman
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
23rd December 2020
3rd September 2020
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
823.914
Paperback
288
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 23mm
250g
A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nations favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR HORSE.
We were the truth of our own story.
Me, and the two tiny people on my shoulder, in the middle of the sea
War has forced Omar and his mother to leave their home in Afghanistan and venture across the sea to Europe. When their boat sinks, and Omar finds himself alone, with no hope of rescue, it seems as if his story has come to an end.
But it is only just beginning.
Because in the end, a little hope makes a big difference
A thrilling adventure inspired by the classic story of Gullivers Travels, this is also a gripping modern narrative of rescue and refuge, from a writer at the height of his powers. A book about breaking down walls, at a time when many are trying to build them. And atimeless reminder of humanitys infinite capacity for good even when those humans are very small indeed.
Perfect for fans of David Walliams, Michelle Magorian and Katherine Rundell!
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include Shadow', A Medal for Leroy' and Little Manfred'. His novel War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. Michael Foreman is one of the world's best-loved children's book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children's authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.