- Michael Morpurgo

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An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, Lucky

‘Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart’ Guardian

Robbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving his dog, Lucky. He can hear the world around him, but he can’t move or speak.

Everyone comes to visit Robbie, even a famous Chelsea footballer, but nothing is working. Until one day, against the rules, Dad brings Lucky to the hospital. Can Lucky help to bring Robbie back?

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Paperback
Ageband: 9 to 12
Release Date: 04 Jul 2024
Pages: 112
ISBN: 978-0-00-863868-9
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.

”'Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart” - Guardian

”'Morpurgo crams a great deal of emotion into this beautifully told short novel” - LoveReading4Kids

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”'Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching” - Guardian

”'Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects” - Daily Telegraph

”'There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo” - Daily Express