Harpercollins Private Peaceful Morpurgo Michael

Потрясающее издание этой современной классики Первой мировой войны с предисловием автора и проницательными свидетельствами солдат • Рассказанная голосом рядового Томмо Мирного, история рассказывает о двадцати четырех часах на фронте и запечатлевает его воспоминания о семье и деревенской жизни - отнюдь не такой спокойной, как казалось • Полный ярких деталей и захватывающей атмосферы, ведущий к драматическому и трогательному завершению, Private Peaceful - это одновременно захватывающая история любви и глубоко трогательный рассказ о Первой мировой войне • Книга на английском языке • A stunning edition of this modern classic of World War One, featuring an introduction by the author and insightful testimonies from soldiers • Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life – by no means as tranquil as it appeared

Мэри Поппинс устраивает чаепитие на потолке вместе с Джейн и Майклом; мальчик спасает выброшенного на берег дельфина; сохранит ли цирюльник тайну Раджи? • Stories for 7 Year Olds – это сборник классических рассказов для детей в возрасте от семьи лет. В сборник вошли произведения Памелы Траверс, Пенелопы Лайвли, Майкла Морпурго, Майкла Розена, Александра Маккола Смита и многих других. Эти классические истории подойдут для совместного чтения с ребенком в любое время года и станут идеальным подарком на день рождения • Книга на английском языке • A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare

Michael Marshall Smith’s surreal, groundbreaking, and award-winning debut which resonates with wild humour interlaced with dark recollections of an emotional minefield • May we introduce you to Stark • Oh, and by the way — good luck • Stark is the private investigator who goes to work when Something Happens to you. And when a Something happens it’s no good chanting ‘go away go away go away’ and cowering in a corner, because a Something always comes from your darkest past and won’t be beaten until you face it. And that’s not easy in a city where reality is twisting and broken, a world in which friends can become enemies in a heartbeat — and where your most secret fear can become a soul-shredding reality • And the worst of it is, for this nightmare you don’t even have to be asleep… • Considered a modern classic, and consistently featured in lists of Books To Read Before Your Head Explodes, ONLY FORWARD is a novel you'll never forget

A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet • Collaborating once more with iconic artist, Michael Foreman, Morpurgo's poems are inspired by The Carnival of the Animals – a humorous musical by the French composer Camille Saint-Saens. Building on this classic framework, Michael has added many more animals – they speak in their own voices, full of humour and brio, to tell of their lives and the impact of humanity on their habitats • With full colour illustrations throughout, this celebrated partnership has created a gift book with a strong ecological message that will also ignite a love of poetry in young readers and will appeal to fans of The Lost Words

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together • Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm • Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him • From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare • Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan… • These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift

A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen • There once was a boy who was going to be king one day • From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman • There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our King, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations

Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham • “All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” • Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten • From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, this extraordinary tale of friendship, loyalty and overcoming adversity has spoken to readers the world over since it was first published twenty-five years ago

Роман Майкла Морпурго "Тень" - это история Амана, рассказанная его собственными словами, - мальчика из Афганистана, спасающегося от ужасов войны. Когда в пещере, где Аман живет с матерью, появляется западная собака, Аман поначалу испытывает к ней отторжение - в этой части света не принято держать собак в качестве домашних животных. Но когда Аман и его мать наконец решают вырваться на свободу, собака, которую Аман назвал Тенью, не оставляет их. Вскоре становится ясно: судьбы мальчика и собаки связаны навсегда • Книга на английском языке • A stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in the world • Shadow broke all Michael Morpurgo records in hardback, selling a massive 50,000 copies through TCM in the first twelve weeks

Семейство Бэнкс ищет новую няню; попугай ара помогает в ресторане, а каменщик мечтает стать императором… • Stories for 6 Year Olds – это сборник классических рассказов для детей в возрасте от шести лет. В сборник вошли произведения Памелы Траверс, Джилл Барклем, Майкла Морпурго и многих других. Эти классические истории подойдут для совместного чтения с ребенком в любое время года и станут идеальным подарком на день рождения • Сборник составлен Джулией Экклшар • Книга на английском языке • A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare • The Banks family are searching for a nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor… • These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift

Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse.From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo • In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story • War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway

Long Way Home is a heartfelt tale of an orphaned boy in search of family from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo • Another summer. Another foster family. George has already made up his mind to run away, back to the children’s home. None of the previous families have wanted him. Why should the Dyers be any different? But George begins to feel at ease with Tom Dyer and his sister Storme, even happy, and changes his mind. He could even feel at home with them – couldn’t he? • Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller with this book about orphans, family, love and finding a place one can call home. He has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times