The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

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The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

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Luxury collector’s hardback gift edition. “All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

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The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

Luxury collectors hardback gift edition. All my life Ill think of you, I promise I will. I wont ever forget you. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

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“The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old” – Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

“The Butterfly Lion tells of loneliness and love in a way that is wholly appropriate for young readers.” – Julia Eccleshare, chair of the adult judging panel, Smarties Prize 1996

“A magical, mysterious story with the power to draw readers back again and again.” – Jenny Morris, adult judging panel, Smarties Prize 1996

“This beautiful story of love and war has everything – even a great twist.” – Young Telegraph

“This sensitive, highly visual story deserves to be recognised as a masterpiece.” – Junior Education

“The most beautifully crafted story I’ve read for a long time.” – Wendy Cooling

“Morpurgo writes with a fine mixture of clarity, depth and feeling.” – Sunday Times

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.

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ISBN 13 9780007456208
ISBN 10 0007456204
Title The Butterfly Lion
Author Michael Morpurgo
Series Collector's Edition
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2011-10-27
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.