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
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 Children’s 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.
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
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 Children’s 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.