Sparrow

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Pages:253
Age group: 11+
Genre: Joan of Arc, history, Birds, Battles
Published: 2012
There was only one creature on this earth who really knew Joan. He was a sparrow, just an ordinary sparrow...
He was her best friend on this earth, maybe her only friend, too.
A young girl faces an impossible task - to save her beloved France from tyrants. To free her country, Joan will lose everyone she has ever loved. But she listens to her heart and believes in her calling.
Many years later, a girl called Eloise has a very special dream about her heroine, Joan of Arc.
My Review
wow! Great book! This was a really interesting book which is set in the time of Joan Of Arc. It was even more suitable because at school I am learning about the Medieval Times. The story is told through both a sparrow and Joan's point of view. It is all about Joan's life and how she rids the English out of France. 

Hope you enjoy this great book by Michael Morpugo! He also published a book called outlaw about robin hood, when sparrow was released!
See you soon,
Courtney 

Farm Boy

Author: Micheal Morpurgo

Pages: 128

Age: 9+

genre: Horses, Farming, Family story's

 Blurb

Set on a farm in Devon at the beginning of the 20th century, this book is both an evocative and nostalgic read. It is a story of the relationship between a grandfather and grandson and the very special secret they share involving a local farmer, a field, horses and a newfangled Fordson tractor.

My Review

 I rate this book 8 out of 10. 

( I would have liked it a bit longer, otherwise great)

This is a great read telling the story of Joeys life in the eyes of his Son.

It shows us what happened after the War and continued on where War Horse left off. Wonderfully written, but if you expect it to be a thrilling War story it is not for you. I have said 9+ although it is not a long book ,is not written in very fine text and has many pictures, it could be a little bit hard to understand as Joey's Son is telling Joeys son's Son the story and sometimes that can be a little bit confusing for the youngsters.

This would be a perfect book to read to a class of students, A sibling or child or just by yourself.

SO Enjoy yourself and have a lovely (but unfortunately short) Read.

Courtney ♥

Billy the kid

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Pages:160

Age:8-12

Billy and the kid is set in world war II. It is about a boy called Billy who Loved playing football and had a dream to play for the Chelsea football team.His mother gave birth to Joe, who later on in the story joined the army. A while later they received a message to say that he had died. Joe died at Dunkirk on the French coast around the time when the Germans advanced, routing the British army.His family was depressed to hear such sad news. Soon after Billy decides to join the army to fight for his country(And Joe). They Succeeded and He survives to become a player for Chelsea Football Club and lives to an old age.

My review

This was a great book, even though it was a short story. This book would be suitable for anyone from an age of about 8-12. Although this book wasn't very long it had a really goos storyline and is a very interesting read. In this book there were some sad moments but over all it was a very lovely book with a great ending.

Enjoy, 

Courtney

War horse

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Pages:165

Genre:Horses,War, 

War horse was an Inspiring story told through the eyes of a horse. Joey falls into the hands of a young boy called Albert who simpily adores him. When his father sells Joey off to the army, He knows he made a terrible mistake!! Albert is heart broken as his whole life leaves him. He desperatly heads off to war in hope of finding Joey among the hundreds of thousands of horses there.

Joey made many friend along his journey of life and Albert was the very first and greatest friend! It was very sad that he had to leave Albert behind but luckily he made many great friends along the way who loved and supported him. 

War horse is a amazing book that will be popular forever and inspire many people. It is suitable for all ages. Even Adults will enjoy reading this beautiful story.

Thanks again, 

Courtney

The Amazing story of Adolphus Tips

Author: Michael Morpurgo

This book is set in the year of 1943, Lily Tregenza lives on a farm in the peaceful, scenic village of Slapton, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily, her family and the other villagers are told they have seven weeks to move out of their houses- lock, stock and barrel.

soon the whole area is out of bounds as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas.... and returns to the forbidden area. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zine to look fro Tips herself....

This incredible tale of a deserted village, 

a lifelong friendship,

and one very adventurous cat is a ....

great book and I am positive that you will enjoy it from start to finish.

My Review

I loved every page of this book! It was very exciting and was a great story about Lily's life,sad,happy & lovely story of a girl with a love for her Cat.

Luckily cats have 9 lives,if they didn't Tips would have died by now!

I rate this book 9 out of 10 ( Sensational).

I can't wait for you to read this book!! trust me YOU'll Love it!

If you want to see the other book review I have done by the same author check this review out!! The book is called An Elephant in the Garden, I also did a mini review on that Post about Shadow(a dog in Afganistan)...

An elephant in the garden

Thanks everyone,As I said last time I will be reviewing even more of Michael Morpurgo's books, They really are great books.

See you all soon, enjoy your reading as the holidays are nearly over.

Courtney, the Queen of reading

An Elephant in the garden

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Pages: 233

An elephant in the garden is a great book about an elderly lady who tells her life story about how she escapes the 2nd world war in Dresden with an elephant, her mother and brother. Along their journey they endure many hardships. They are homeless, on the run to escape the dreadful war, Starving most of the time (Except when her new 'brother' Steals some food from Abandoned property's).Will the war ever end? Will her dreams ever come true? Read this amazing book to find out.

My Review 

I rate this book 7 out of 10(Really Good).An Elephant in the garden was a really hard book to review because it is a book about a nurse and her son Karl, who befriend a lady called Lizzy(short for Elizabeth), who just moved into the nursing home where Karl's Mum works and how Lizzy told them both the story of her life from start to finish. Karl believed Lizzy straight away but it took his mum a little bit longer to believe in the elderly Lady's words. 

 Another Book by Michael Morpurgo

Shadow was a great book about a boy named Aman, He is a boy from Afghanistan Escaping the horror of the afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the cave where Aman and his mother live, Aman is initially held back as it is not normal for people to have dogs as pets in his part of the world. But when Aman and his mother finally decide to make a bid for freedom, the dog Aman has named Shadow will not leave their side. Soon it becomes clear… the destinies of the boy and dog are linked, and always will be…

Recently I had a browse at my Library, And found out that they had allot of Michael Morpurgo books! I borrowed 3 of his books An elephant in the Garden, War Horse and The amazing story of Adolphus Tips. There are heaps more of his books I am going to borrow so you will be hearing allot more about Michael Morpurgo SOON...

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Thanks again readers,See you again soon

Courtney