When Fishes Flew

The Story of Elena's War

When Fishes Flew
Michael Morpurgo
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NZ$ 19.99
Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 192pg
28 Apr 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780008352196
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This first new novel in two years from the Nation' s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue - an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two. . . Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors' home in Ithaca, and discovers - through a friendship with an extremely unusual flying fish - the extraordinary story of her great-aunt Elena; of how she fell in love, in the hardest of times, and how of how she became an unsung hero of World War Two. But Elena has gone missing, and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Elena was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is. . . Nandi' s story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of personal discovery, of love and place and belonging, threaded through with the quiet heroism of everyday people. Stunningly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist George Butler, and full of magic, myth and mystery, it is a classic Morpurgo novel that will move and thrill every reader who loved Private Peaceful and War Horse, and combines all the hallmarks of this beloved Master Storyteller.
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain' s best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include ' Shadow' , ' A Medal for Leroy' and ' Little Manfred' . His novel ' War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children' s Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008352196
Published: 28 Apr 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 192

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