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The White Horse of Zennor

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The White Horse of Zennor by Michael Morpurgo is a captivating collection of tales set in the mystical landscape of Cornwall. These stories blend elements of folklore and legend, exploring themes of adventure, magic, and the timeless mysteries of the Cornish coast. Perfect for children, the book weaves enchanting narratives that spark the imagination without revealing too much.
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The White Horse of Zennor

Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here …

At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. These are unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.

Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here...At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. Set in a churchtown where men become beats and ghosts roam freely, these are haunting and unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner. Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here...At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. Set in a churchtown where men become beats and ghosts roam freely, these are haunting and unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.

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Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here…

At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. These are unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.

This haunting collection of short stories by War Horse author Michael Morpurgo includes magical illustrations by award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405273015

Publisher: Egmont UK Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Egmont Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. He has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit War Horse, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011.

He has 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.He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.

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