- Michael Morpurgo

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

By Michael Morpurgo
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A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller

‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

At her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.

But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought – and still is . . .

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Paperback
Ageband: 9 to 12
Release Date: 27 Feb 2025
Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-0-00-863861-0
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.

”'Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality” - The Times, Children’s Book of the Week