Dolphin Boy
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Discover this spellbinding story from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo, and illustrated by multi-award-winning Michael Foreman.Jim lives in a Cornish fishing village – but since the fish disappeared, no one goes fishing any more. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached on the sand, and soon the whole village is working together to return the dolphin to the water. The dolphin stays in the harbour, playing with Jim and the swimmers, but then the dolphin disappears... will Jim ever see him again?
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael Morpurgo
EAN: 9781783447503
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 208 g
HEIGHT: 281 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Andersen Press Ltd
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GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
WIDTH: 241 cm
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Book Themes:
Cornwall, Interest age: from c 3 years, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Freshwater and marine mammals
"Michael Morpurgo's poignant narative, complemented by Michael Foreman's wonderful illustrations...It doesn't get much better.", "Lovingly illustrated in delicate watercolours, Dolphin Boy is the touching tale of a boy's unconditional love for a new-found friend that will thrill and engage.", "Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller and this tale of a fishing village struggling to survive... is no exception. For all ages, this is a beaufifully illustrated book."
Michael Morpurgo (Author) Michael Morpurgo has written over 120 books, many of them award-winning. His most well-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar nominated film by Steven Spielberg, and a widely-acclaimed play at the National Theatre.In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate, a position he helped create with the poet Ted Hughes.With his wife, Clare, he set up the charity Farms for City Children, and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999.Michael Foreman (Illustrator) Michael Foreman OBE is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
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Discover this spellbinding story from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo, and illustrated by multi-award-winning Michael Foreman.Jim lives in a Cornish fishing village – but since the fish disappeared, no one goes fishing any more. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached on the sand, and soon the whole village is working together to return the dolphin to the water. The dolphin stays in the harbour, playing with Jim and the swimmers, but then the dolphin disappears... will Jim ever see him again?
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael Morpurgo
EAN: 9781783447503
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 208 g
HEIGHT: 281 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Andersen Press Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
WIDTH: 241 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Cornwall, Interest age: from c 3 years, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Freshwater and marine mammals
Michael Morpurgo (Author) Michael Morpurgo has written over 120 books, many of them award-winning. His most well-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar nominated film by Steven Spielberg, and a widely-acclaimed play at the National Theatre.In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate, a position he helped create with the poet Ted Hughes.With his wife, Clare, he set up the charity Farms for City Children, and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999.Michael Foreman (Illustrator) Michael Foreman OBE is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
