A Medal for Leroy

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Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army.

A novel about families, identity and loss by bestselling award-winning author of WAR HORSE.
Michael doesnt remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesnt like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.

A story of love and loss.

A story that will change everything and reveal to Michael who he really is

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A simple story, beautifully told. Sunday Express

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO

As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope. Amanda Craig, The Times

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

Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects. The Telegraph

Author Bio

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.