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An exciting historical adventure from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then they find a message in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island they dont know whether to believe the birdmans story that the island is cursed. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, in the tradition of Friend or Foe and Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo brings the emotional reality of conflict to life in a way that is accessible to younger readers. Look out for his other historical adventures including An Eagle in the Snow and Listen to the Moon.
I'm very much looking forward to rereading this novel with my S1 students in a few weeks 🐋
julesGMy mind has gone fishing, it seems. I read 'Why the Wales came' and was wondering whether it shouldn't be 'Welsh' and how a country could move around. 😵😁6y
Why the Whales Came | 
