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An Eagle in the Snow

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Winner of the Children's Book Award 2017 - Overall Winner and Winner in the Books for Younger Readers Category | November 2016 Book of the Month

A ‘what if’ story based on a true life events, full of descriptions of heroism and selflessness: for any good writer this would make excellent material for a book, but in Michael Morpurgo’s hands, it’s pure gold. Barney is leaving Coventry for Cornwall with his mum after their house has been destroyed in the Blitz. There’s no escape from Hitler however, and their train is attacked by a Messerschmitt forcing it to stop in a tunnel for safety. It’s pitch-black and Barney is scared of the dark. To distract him, the other passenger in the carriage tells him about his best friend, Billy Byron, famous in the First World War as the most decorated private soldier.  The story is an extraordinary one, we hear how Billy inadvertently changed the course of world history. Morpurgo’s skill as a storyteller is unparalleled, and the structure of the story suits it perfectly: an adult voice – one who was there – describing remarkable events to a child. Another wonderful piece of drama and history from one of our finest writers.

One of our Books of the Year 2015

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The best book I have ever read! And that's something because I'm big on books. No exaggeration it is a truly gripping story of war. And hands down a must read book. I just wanted to write a short review to anyone browsing this book to say that if you haven't read this book already you should already be running towards your local library. Read this book at the first chance chance you get.

The best book I have ever read! And that's something because I'm big on books. No exaggeration it is a truly gripping story of war. And hands down a must read book. I just wanted to write a short review to anyone browsing this book to say that if you haven't read this book already you should already be running towards your local library.... Read Full Review

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