
Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo
Gracie and Daniel have been warned to keep away from the Birdman, but they discover that he isn't mad. He does warn them to stay away from Samson Island! When the children land on the island in fog, they return to hear of a tragic death. Can they find out what the Birdman knows before it's too late.
Michael Morpurgo has written more than eighty books and received numerous prestigious awards. His books include WAR HORSE, PRIVATE PEACEFUL, and retellings of HANSEL AND GRETEL, illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, as well as BEOWULFand SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT, both illustrated by Michael Foreman. Michael Morpurgo lives in Devon, England. Emma Chichester Clark has written and illustrated many acclaimed books for young readers, including GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, which she retold and illustrated, and HANSEL AND GRETEL, retold by Michael Morpurgo. Emma Chichester Clark lives in London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780434952007 |
| ISBN 10 | 0434952001 |
| Title | Why the Whales Came |
| Author | Michael Morpurgo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Egmont UK Ltd |
| Year published | 1985-06-24 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |