Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2012-08-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1849435715

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Author: Dan Millman
Publisher: H J Kramer
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2000
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0915811898

A world champion athlete visits "other worlds" with the help of an old warrior named "Socrates."

A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466856963

When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

Times of War Collection

Times of War Collection
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 000750859X

A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0008352208

This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...

The Skylarks' War

The Skylarks' War
Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1509894977

Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award. The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay. Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer. When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war? 'This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love.' – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week

Long Way Home

Long Way Home
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1780317360

Long Way Home is a heartfelt tale of an orphaned boy in search of family from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.