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The Fox and the Ghost King Michael Morpurgo

The Fox and the Ghost King By Michael Morpurgo

The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo


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Summary

A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory

The Fox and the Ghost King Summary

The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo

A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory

A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike Guardian

In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free.

With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?

The Fox and the Ghost King Reviews

'A heart-warming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian

'A charming adventure . . . Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life Daily Mail

'This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history' Booktrust

'A charming and witty story' LoveReading4Kids

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching Guardian

Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects Daily Telegraph

There are few childrens writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo Daily Express

Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers Guardian

About Michael Morpurgo

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 Childrens 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.

Additional information

GOR013824385
9780008638634
0008638632
The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo
Used - Like New
Paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
2024-02-29
144
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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