Little Manfred

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A heartwarming story split between 1966 and the Second World War where past and present collide, unlocking memories and reuniting old friends, showing that people can become family, despite the conflicts dividing them.

Nobody can balance old and new better, or more convincingly Observer

Charley and Alexs mum loves Little Manfred, a wooden toy dog from her childhood. But since Dad broke one of his wheels, Mum has been devastated. Her grief is a mystery to Charley and Alex until one day, when they meet two old men on the beach.

As past and present collide, the memories of war come flooding. They tell a story of friends who always find a way back to each other and, despite their differences, become family.

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

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

Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events" Observer

This is a very touching, absorbing story vividly bringing events to life" 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

Author Bio

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.