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The stunning World War I novel by the acclaimed, award-winning author of War Horse—a tale about friends, enemies, and unexpected kindness. Alfie and his parents live on an island off the coast of England. Merry lives in New York City. Their lives could not be more different, until Merry and her mother set sail on the Lusitania for England, where Merry's father is recuperating from a war injury. People warned them not to go—there were rumors that the Lusitania might be carrying munitions. While fishing, Alfie and his father find an injured girl on a small, uninhabited island. The girl doesn't speak. Others in their small village suspect the unthinkable: that the girl might be German—the enemy. "A belter of a book that rivals War Horse in its cinematic storytelling." —The Daily Telegraph "It is Morpurgo's finely woven tapestry of community, trust, endurance, and unconditional family love that keeps the Lusitania best remembered." —Booklist (starred review) "A poignant and life-affirming story from a master." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "One of Morpurgo's best works to date." —School Library Journal (starred review) "Please invite this wonderful story in, you won't regret it. History is rarely more movingly alive." —Morris Gleitzman, author of Then
Michael Morpurgo
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.
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