Cobweb

Cobweb

by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 12/09/2024

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A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness – a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers.


'Thank goodness for Michael Morpurgo' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph


'Moving, unique and utterly charming. This is why Michael Morpurgo is the nation's favourite storyteller' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear


“They call me Cobweb. I’ll tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do.”


Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching.


Cobweb knows nothing of the war – he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits.


But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover’s Dog – herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London.


And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home …

ISBN:
9780008352165
9780008352165
Category:
Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
12-09-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Michael Foreman

Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.

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