A Medal for Leroy
Paperback
The moving and inspiring story of a family’s struggle with racism and war, and about the importance of finding out who you are
‘A simple story, beautifully told’ Sunday Express
Michael never knew his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.
A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN
978-0-00-863871-9
Publication Date
16-01-2025
Format
Paperback
Pages
224 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
The moving and inspiring story of a family’s struggle with racism and war, and about the importance of finding out who you are
‘A simple story, beautifully told’ Sunday Express
Michael never knew his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.
A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .
Author
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.
Imprint
HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN
978-0-00-863871-9
Publication Date
16-01-2025
Format
Paperback
Pages
224 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
The moving and inspiring story of a family’s struggle with racism and war, and about the importance of finding out who you are
‘A simple story, beautifully told’ Sunday Express
Michael never knew his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.
A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is . . .
Author
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.