An Eagle in the Snow

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A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right his mistake from a master storyteller
Brilliant. Historical fiction at its most magnificent Jackie French

Billy Byron was one of the most decorated privates of the First World War, recognised for his unrivalled bravery. But what if it were possible to save one too many lives

As a soldier, Billy spared the life of a man after a battle in 1918. But when he later recognises him as Hitler, Billy is haunted by his own kindness and attempts to change the course of history. But going against his nature might prove harder than Billy expected, even when it means stopping evil in its tracks. . .

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Brilliant, fascinating and intriguing. Historical fiction at its most magnificent Jackie French

Handled with Morpurgo's usual zip and feeling Sunday Times

Has the feel of a classic already: quality storytelling Irish Times

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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.