First edition first impression in fine condition, no internal markings, pages clean, binding firm, jacket in removable protective sleeve, please see pics, any questions please get in touch. When Japan invades China, Ashley Anderson is sent away with his Uncle Sung to walk through the mighty Himalayas to Tibet and then to India from where they would sail to England to where his grandmother lives. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo, inspired by the original story by Ransom Riggs, read by Richard Armitage. With nothing but the shirt on his back and a bottle of water, Will must learn to survive deep in the jungle. Ashley is uncomfortable with this false position and leaves their warm companionship to continue his hard journey, all alone, across into India.

His latest book is Boy Giant published by Harper Collins Children’s Books and Owl or Pussycat illustrated by Polly Dunbar and published by David Fickling Books. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. For me, the greater part of writing is daydreaming, dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out - the writing down of it I always find hard. When the Japanese invade his adopted country he must flee with his Uncle Sung across the Himalayas into India.

This small story throws light on the importance of empathy for others, and unbelievable animal instincts and brings home the importance of coexistence and caring for others. Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life - by no means as tranquil as it appeared. A charming retelling of the classic story of The Wizard of Oz, told through the eyes of Toto the dog. Ashley is seperated from Uncle Sung and finds himself living with gentle creatures, who revere him as a King ( or a God). Look out for Morpurgo’s other war fiction including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya and An Eagle in the Snow.

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