- Michael Morpurgo

Collector’s Edition - Running Wild (Collector’s Edition)

By Michael Morpurgo
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Luxury collector’s hardback gift edition.

An epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of ‘War Horse’ and ‘Born to Run’.

For Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn’t just a holiday. It’s an escape, a new start, a chance to put things behind them – things like the death of Will’s father.

And to begin with, it seems to be just what they both needed. But then Oona, the elephant Will is riding on the beach, begins acting strangely, shying away from the sea. And that’s when the tsunami comes crashing in, and Oona begins to run. Except that when the tsunami is gone, Oona just keeps on running.

With nothing on his back but a shirt and nothing to sustain him but a bottle of water, Will must learn to survive deep in the jungle. Luckily, though, he’s not completely alone…

He’s got Oona.

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Hardback
Ageband: from 9
Release Date: 27 Oct 2011
Pages: 252
ISBN: 978-0-00-745616-1
Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

“One of those novels that you know from the start is going to break your heart.” The Times -

”'Michael Morpurgo’s 'Running Wild” - will surely rank alongside his best-loved books.' Guardian

Praise for ‘The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips’: -

'…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best.' Sunday Times -

'As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding.' Evening Standard -

'Praise for ‘Private Peaceful’: -

Tommo’s journey from agricultural labourer to cannon fodder is movingly told…Michael Morpurgo is expert at getting through to his readers. He writes here about events that should never be forgotten nor forgiven, and does so most effectively. Independent -

…full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive… Sunday Times -