The Kites Are Flying! by Sir Michael Morpurgo
Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the events in the family's past and begins to understand why Said does not speak.
moving tale of friendship.. * The Bookseller *
sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol *
A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL *
sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol *
A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL *
Michael Morpurgo, the 2003–2005 Children's Laureate, is widely recognized as a master storyteller, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Smarties Book Prize, the Writer's Guild Award and the Children's Book Award (for The Wreck of the Zanzibar). Michael lives in Devon. Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the award-winning illustrator of Sonya Hartnett's The Silver Donkey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781406326031 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406326038 |
| Title | The Kites Are Flying! |
| Author | Sir Michael Morpurgo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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