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Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo continues the beloved story from War Horse, following the life of Albert and his descendants on their family farm. Set in post-World War I England, it captures the bond between a grandson and his grandfather while exploring themes of change and progress, as well as the enduring connection between humans and animals. Through heartfelt reminiscences, the story beautifully illustrates rural life and generational legacy.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you're interested in stories about family bonds and life on a farm, woven into a rich pastoral setting. It offers a heartwarming continuation of a grandfather's legacy with captivating illustrations that bring rural England vividly to life. Perfect for readers who love homely, nostalgic narratives filled with warmth and charm.

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Farm Boy

Farm Boy is the extraordinary sequel to the beloved modern classic, War Horse.

A new illustrated edition of the classic sequel to War Horse

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Farm Boy is the extraordinary sequel to the beloved modern classic, War Horse.

"There was an old green Fordson tractor in the back of Grandpa’s barn, always covered in cornsacks. When I was very little, I used to go in there, pull off the cornsacks, climb up and drive it all over the farm."

Fifty years ago, Grandpa’s horse Joey was sent away from the family farm to be a warhorse in World War I, and Grandpa joined the cavalry to find Joey and fight with him. Now Grandpa is telling his grandson all about Joey and revealing a secret which he has kept to himself all these years . . .

Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others, while several of his own books are also considered modern classics.

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Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy is hailed as a contemporary classic by Books for Keeps. Junior Education praises it as a magical story that masterfully blends storytelling with illustration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008612726

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Foreman
  • Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 80

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.

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