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Overview“There once is a Queen ever constant to her people…” From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee. Praise for Michael Morpurgo: “A master storyteller at his best” The Sunday Times “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 children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo: “The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old.” Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Morpurgo , Michael ForemanPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.270kg ISBN: 9780008671198ISBN 10: 0008671192 Pages: 72 Publication Date: 29 August 2024 Recommended Age: From 5 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for Michael Morpurgo: “A master storyteller at his best” The Sunday Times “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 children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo: “The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old.” Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation Author InformationSir Michael Morpurgo is 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 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. Michael is the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. Michael Foreman is one of the most admired and best-known illustrators of our time. He has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the most prestigious British award for an illustrator of children’s books, and has frequently collaborated with “the other Michael”, including recently on The Fox and the Ghost King and Boy Giant. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |