The Fox and the Ghost King

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Morpurgo wrote and performed "Fox and the Ghost King" (or Uneasy Lies The Head That Dreams The Of), for BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. HarperCollins Children’s Books (HCCB) and Farshore have unveiled a year-long celebratory publishing plan marking the 80th birthday of author Michael Morpurgo with almost 50 titles scheduled and new author branding designed by his granddaughter Alice, illustrations by Dapo Adeola and an introduction from Benedict Cumberbatch. However, the ending of the book makes the reader happy for the family as their team are starting to win.

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When a boy awakens after being stranded on a sandbank, he finds himself confronted by the legendary King Arthur himself. Action for Children’s Arts is delighted to recognise Michael’s outstanding contribution by presenting him with the J M Barrie Award 2016. Rich with historical detail and beautifully illustrated, this is a touching and inspirational portrayal of farming life and familial ties.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. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use.

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Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in. We have a a series of comprehension self-marking quizzes, the quizzes are designed to allow KS2 pupils to practise and apply their skills of the Content Domains.Evacuated to Devon during WWII, David and Tucky have their lives changed and preconceptions challenged when a German bomber crashes nearby.