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Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo
20.00 NZD
Category: Poetry and Nursery Rhymes
A wonderful anthology of poems to set fire to the imagination. We only have to 'remember, remember the 5th of November' to see a dark night filled with fireworks and bonfires. In their many different ways - through their sounds, rhythms, stories, surprises and jokes - these poems will set the fireworks ...Show more
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
17.00 NZD
Category: Classics
In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literatu ...Show more
Best Mates by Michael Morpurgo, M.B.E.
10.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A collection of six magical and heart-warming animal stories, specially for World Book Day, by the nation's favourite storyteller. From the author who brought you Joey the War Horse, Shadow the dog and Kaspar the cat comes a pocket-sized collection of perfect animal stories - proving that it's not just ...Show more
Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo, O.B.E.
16.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out...Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea's champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 and on through his subsequent life. Billy join ...Show more
Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo
19.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: Collector's Edition
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation's favourite storyteller Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound's journey through life - and from owner to owner... "The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, ...Show more
Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo
20.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A tale of kindness triumphing over cruelty, of resilience, friendship and the value of looking forward rather than behind you - from a master storyteller 'Pitch perfect' Daily Mail When Patrick saves a greyhound puppy from drowning in the canal, he gives his beloved new pet the only name that feels ri ...Show more
Boy Giant: Son of Gulliver by Michael Morpurgo
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR HORSE. "We were the truth of our own story.Me, and the two tiny people on my shoulder, in the ...Show more
Carnival of the Animals by Michael Morpurgo
30.00 NZD
Category: Poetry and Nursery Rhymes
A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet. Collaborating once more with iconic artist, Michael Foreman, Morpurgo's poems are inspired by The Carnival of the Animals - a humorous musi ...Show more
Cockadoodle-Doo, Mr Sultana! by Michael Morpurgo, O.B.E.
13.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
A rich and greedy sultan meets his match in a VERY cheeky little red rooster...Hilariously wacky tale by bestselling author of War Horse. The rich and greedy sultan loves his jewels more than anything, so when he loses a diamond button he is furious! Especially as a naughty little red rooster seems dete ...Show more
Coming Home by Michael Morpurgo; Kerry Hyndman
18.00 NZD
Category: Christmas
Longing carries a lone robin home for Christmas in a tender, universal tale that will resonate with families anticipating a joyful holiday reunion. A plucky robin, lost and alone, sets out on an epic journey, guided only by a call in his heart saying "come home " He wills his wings to beat faster, l ...Show more
Dolphin Boy (PB) by Michael Morpurgo
18.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
Discover this spellbinding story from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse Michael Morpurgo, and illustrated by multi-award-winning Michael Foreman. Jim lives in a Cornish fishing village - but since the fish disappeared, no one goes fishing any more. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached ...Show more
Escape from Shangri-La by Michael Morpurgo
18.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo. Turned away by his own son, Cessie’s long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most – a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him and is determined to help him escape and unra ...Show more