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The Little Prince
A new translation by Michael Morpurgo
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A NEW TRANSLATION BY MICHAEL MORPURGO, AUTHOR OF WAR HORSE
Meet the Little Prince, a young fellow who hails from a tiny, distant planet. The friend he finds is the narrator of this story – a pilot who has crash landed and is in grave danger of dying of thirst.
The Little Prince might be just a boy but he can help our pilot.
Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse, retells one of the world's best-loved books for a new generation
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Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse, retells one of the world's best-loved books for a new generation.
A NEW TRANSLATION BY MICHAEL MORPURGO, AUTHOR OF WAR HORSE
Meet the Little Prince, a young fellow who hails from a tiny, distant planet. He loves to watch sunsets and look after his flower, to ask questions and to laugh. And now here he is on Earth, appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the desert, looking for a friend. The friend he finds is the narrator of this story – a pilot who has crash-landed and is in grave danger of dying of thirst.
The Little Prince might be just a boy, but he can help our pilot. Because he understands the really important things in life – things like flowers, stars, a drink of water or laughing. Many grown-ups have lost sight of what matters and children have to remember to be tolerant towards them. But adult or child, very silly or very wise, this story is for you.
Includes exclusive material – In the Backstory you can read a letter from master storyteller and translator of this book, Michael Morpurgo!
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The Little Prince remains a timeless classic cherished worldwide for its universal appeal and distinctive illustrations. The book's simple yet profound tale is rich in meaning and connects deeply with both children and adults. Its whimsical and philosophical nature continues to resonate, offering wisdom and a bittersweet understanding of growing up.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784874186
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Michael Morpurgo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 187.0mm
Weight: 229g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, comte de Saint-Exupery was born on 29 June 1900 in Lyon, France. He first flew in a plane when he was twelve years old, an experience which ignited a life-long love of aviation and adventure. After serving in the French air force, Saint-Exupery joined a pioneering aviation company and helped to establish the first airmail routes over north Africa and South America, surviving numerous accidents and gaining the Legion d'honneur for his service. His experiences inspired several books, including Night Flight (1931), and Wind, Sand and Stars (1939), which were awarded France's highest literary awards. He wrote The Little Prince during a sojourn in the US, where it was first published in 1943, before he returned to France to fly military reconnaissance missions. On 31 July 1944, Saint-Exupery took off from an air base in Corsica, but never returned. His disappearance remained the subject of speculation until 1998, when his identity bracelet was recovered from the sea off the coast of Marseille. Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best loved children's authors. He was born in 1943 in St Albans and published his first book in 1975. Since then he has written over one hundred books, which have been translated into over twenty languages, and adapted for film and the stage, including the National Theatre's hit production of War Horse. His books have won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Book Prize, the Children's Book Award and the Blue Peter Book Award as well as many others. Michael was Children's Laureate from 2003-2005, and was awarded an OBE in 2006.
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