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When Fishes Flew

The Story of Elena’s War
By Michael Morpurgo
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A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller ‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality’ The Times, Children’s Book of the WeekAt her ancestors’ home... Read More
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When Fishes Flew

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller

The Story of Elena’s War. The stunning children’s novel from the master storyteller

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A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller


‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

At her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.

But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought – and still is . . .

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008638610

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Morpurgo New Zealand and Australia Published 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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