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A Medal for Leroy

Michael Morpurgo

From Shelf: Books by Michael Morpurgo, ideal for readers aged 9 to 12 years

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.

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 doesn't remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn't 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...

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
224
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
9780007339686
Published Date:
29/8/2013
Dimensions:
198mm x 129mm x 17mm
Weight:
170g
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)

RRP: £7.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780007339686


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