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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

By Michael Morpurgo
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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo is a heartwarming children's tale set during World War II. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Lily, who lives in a village on the English coast. When the military forces her village to evacuate, Lily becomes determined to find her beloved cat, Tips, who has gone missing. Through her quest, she forms unexpected friendships and gains insight into the realities of war, courage, and resilience.
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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!

A classic wartime children’s story about a cat who survives against the odds

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A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship, and one very adventurous cat!

‘A master storyteller at his best’ Sunday Times

It’s 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village and her life is scarcely touched by the war, until one day when the villagers are all told to move out of their homes.

Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily’s cat, has other ideas and returns to the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look for Tips herself...

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo is lauded as a captivating tale from a master storyteller, praised for its emotional depth and happy conclusion. Reviewers highlight its engaging storytelling, emotional resonance, and gentle narrative voice. It is celebrated for weaving historical lessons with themes of care and affection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008638627

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Foreman
  • Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Morpurgo Young Adult

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. Michael Foreman is one of the world's best-loved children's book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children's authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.

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