Book description
Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in
the British army, this is a stunning new novel of identity and loss by
Michael Morpurgo, biggest UK children's author and the bestselling,
award-winning writer of War Horse, now a smash West End and Broadway hit
as well as an Oscar-nominated movie.
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… PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO
“As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage,
love and hope.” - Amanda Craig, The Times
“Passionate and touching” - Julia Eccleshare
“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
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 Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award.
