Homecoming

Resumen del libro

A tender, lyrical tale from the author's childhood in an idyllic English village, with environmental and conservational themes.

In this tender, lyrical tale from the master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo revisits his childhood, telling the story of his boyhood in the idyllic village of Bradwell 50 years ago. This absorbing story sees the young Michael caught up in a village battle to stop a nuclear power station being built on a nature reserve; endangering the lives of the many animal species that reside there. Evocatively illustrated by the talented and experienced Peter Bailey. 'Heartfelt and unforgettable' Irish Times

Biografía del autor

Michael Morpurgo (St Albans, Inglaterra, 1943) es un prolífico autor de libros juveniles, con los que ha ganado numerosos premios, entre los que cabe destacar el Whitbread Children;s Book Award, el Hampshire Book Award o el Prix Sorcières. Consiguió el prestigioso Children;s Laureate en 2003-2005.