Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo

Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo

A moving story combining war and football: the game with the ability to link nations and generations

'A thrilling and moving story about a Chelsea footballer who gets caught up in the ravages of the Second World War, with the focus on the Beautiful Game as a common bond that can link nations and generations’

Foreman's shimmering watercolours and line, so agile and expressive, are a perfect match for Morpurgo's assured and memorable narrativeThis is a book that will be treasured by any child or teacher learning about the Second World War' TES

'It's wonderful!' Kate Agnew

'Michael Morpurgo, whose command of his material is absolute, told with all the author's open-hearted clarity, and richly illustrated by Michael Foreman’ Guardian

'A story that combines football and war. It is a lot like an afternoon at Stamford Bridge, and ideal for football fans aged eight and over' Daily Telegraph

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780008638726
ISBN 10	0008638721
Title	Billy the Kid
Author	Michael Morpurgo
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2024-08-29
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.