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Dear Olly

By Michael Morpurgo
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An enchanting story told in three narratives – from a girl, a swallow, and a young man – about love, family, and the determination to follow your calling. ‘Excellent’ The Times As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to... Read More
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Dear Olly

An enchanting story told in three narratives – from a girl, a swallow and a young man – about love, family and the determination to follow your calling

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An enchanting story told in three narratives – from a girl, a swallow, and a young man – about love, family, and the determination to follow your calling.

‘Excellent’ The Times

As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to leave for winter. Hero the swallow is about to embark on his long journey to Africa, not knowing the terrible dangers he will face on the way.

And when Matt meets the children in the African orphanage – sick, injured, and lonely – he knows he’s made the right decision, but he never could have dreamed of what might happen to him there …

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008638795

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 30 b/w, illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham
  • Illustrated by Christian Birmingham

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Morpurgo

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare. Christian Birmingham is a young artist of outstanding talent. In 1991 he graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design and has since illustrated several highly praised books, including The Magical Bicycle .

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