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Dear Olly

Dear Olly - Paperback

by Michael Morpurgo
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Availability:In StockContributor:Michael Morpurgo, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:4/29/2025Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:HarperCollins Children's BooksISBN-13:9780008638795ISBN-10:8638799UPC:9780008638795Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Historical, PlacesBook Topic:Violence, Military & Wars, AfricaSize:7.60 x 5.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCE9TADZG0

An enchanting story told in three narratives - from a girl, a swallow and a young man - about love, family and the determination to follow your calling

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As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to leave for winter. Hero the swallow is about to embark on his long journey to Africa, not knowing the terrible dangers he will face on the way.

And when Matt meets the children in the African orphanage - sick, injured and lonely - he knows he's made the right decision, but he never could have dreamed of what might happen to him there ...

Language:EnglishPublisher:HarperCollins Children's BooksISBN-13:9780008638795ISBN-10:8638799UPC:9780008638795Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Historical, PlacesBook Topic:Violence, Military & Wars, AfricaSize:7.60 x 5.10 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCE9TADZG0

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.


Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

Contributor(s)

Michael Morpurgo, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)

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Michael Morpurgo

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