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From Hereabout Hill

By Michael Morpurgo
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From Hereabout Hill by Michael Morpurgo is a collection of short stories that explores themes such as love, friendship, and courage. Each story is distinct, yet they all share Morpurgo's signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and a rich, emotive narrative. The book invites readers to explore a variety of settings and emotions, capturing the imagination and evoking a deep sense of empathy.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate captivating short stories with a touch of magic and mystery, aimed at a younger audience. It's perfect for those who enjoy tales that explore themes of adventure, history, and the wonders of nature, all told with Michael Morpurgo's signature charm and emotion.

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From Hereabout Hill

Explore friendship, love, revenge, life and death in the pages of From Hereabout Hill. A spell-binding collection of short stories from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

the spell-binding collection of short stories for children

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Explore friendship, love, revenge, life and death in the pages of From Hereabout Hill. A spell-binding collection of short stories from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

Michael Morpurgo demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller with this diverse collection of stories for children.

Included in this collection of short stories is a poignant tale about civil war, where a young girl hides from enemy soldiers in a public toilet; a haunting story of a little girl swept out to sea while collecting cowrie shells; and the moving account of two brothers, who, over the years, create a mental picture of their absent father.

Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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Michael Morpurgo is praised for his ability to write compelling stories that address themes of war, animals, and social issues without being preachy. His work is noted for its high quality and broad range, appealing to both children and adults with skillful narrative and emotional depth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008640767

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 176

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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.

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