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Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm: A Farms for City Children Book

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm: A Farms for City Children Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780008408688
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 40 b/w illus

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins
NZ Release Date 1 June 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

Author Biography

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 Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include 'Shadow', 'A Medal for Leroy' and 'Little Manfred'. His novel 'War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO 'From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller' Guardian 'Michael Morpurgo is one of the country's most respected authors for younger children' The Times