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A Medal for Leroy [Hardcover]

Michael Morpurgo
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27 Sep 2012

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, this is a stunning new novel of identity and loss by Michael Morpurgo, biggest UK children’s author and the bestselling, award-winning writer of War Horse, now a smash West End and Broadway hit as well as an Oscar-nominated movie.

Michael doesn’t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.

A story of love and loss.

A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is…


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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; First Edition edition (27 Sep 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007487517
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007487516
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO

“As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.” – Amanda Craig, The Times

“Passionate and touching” – Julia Eccleshare

“Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." – The Observer Review

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” - The Telegraph

About the Author

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 Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award.


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4.7 out of 5 stars
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read 20 Oct 2012
By margo b
Format:Hardcover
I downloaded the kindle sample of this book and had started reading when i spotted the book in my local library. I read it all in one go. It is a very touching, moving story based on the life of Walter Tull, a fine soldier and footballer.It was my first Morpurgo book and will not be the last.Although aimed at children there is much here for adults.Will definitley be recommending to friends and fellow readers.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Got my 11 year old to read a book! 14 Oct 2012
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Personally, I find Morpurgo's style quite irritating but I bought this one as the person it is inspired by- Walter Tull - is one of my heroes. It's nice to see awareness of his life being raised in what will be a bestseller for Morpurgo. I think this one will appear as a school reader in the not too distant future because it deals with an issue not tackeld in other war books for children . It is simpler than War Horse and Private Peaceful, tells an important story , and got my reluctant (but fluent) 11 year old boy reading and is now being read by my avid reader 8 year old. The older one gobbled this up in two sittings and declared it 'the best book he's read', which is saying something if it deposes Wimpy Kid!! You also still don't come across many children's book where the central character is not white and middle class. This may seem a bit preachy to an adult reader but my son appreciated the issues and it raises questions of racism in an accessible way. Morpurgo's afterword is very interesting, explaining who Walter Tull was - and telling of other black soldiers in other conflicts. The only quibble... Tull played for Spurs , and then Northampton (It's one of the reasons I bought the book for my Spurs fan sons). Why on earth would an author change that to Arsenal? That's almost insulting!This book has some nice drawings and large print. I would say it could be read by children from 8 (although there is some lovey dovey stuff and a pregnancy) to 12.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired by a real-life war hero 17 Oct 2012
By C. Colley TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
Some of my favourite Michael Morpurgo books contain stories about wartime and this story is another poignant read with a wartime theme.
The novel is inspired by the life of Walter Tull, the only black officer to serve in the British Army in the First World War.
The fictional story follows young boy, Michael. Michael knows that his father died in the Second World War, but not much else. With the help of Aunty Snowdrop, the story reveals how Michael discovers the truth about his family, and who he really is.
The story is scattered with illustrations by Michael Foreman. All the drawings are lovely and everyone will love the drawings of Jasper the Jack Russell.
This is a lovely book for children to read at home, or in the classroom. I'm an adult fan of MM's books and can't resist a new release.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great story
My great grand-daughter loved war horse so I know she will enjoy this book by the same author who is a wonderful story teller
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Medal For Leroy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happiness, sadness, mystery and a love story!
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I thoroughly enjoyed it. I really recommend it...
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
A really lovely book but some people might find it sad at times !!! I loved it, would definitely recommend it.
Published 27 days ago by David Houghton
4.0 out of 5 stars Another heart wrenching Michael Morpurgo
I thoroughly recommend this book; well researched, based on a true story and suitable for KS2 readers as well as a good read for adults. Read more
Published 28 days ago by F. Treeby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for boys
Purchased for a 10 year old boy. He thoroughly enjoyed the book. He quickly got into the storyline and was enthralled by the history of the boy's relative.
Published 28 days ago by Mrs Mary Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for kids
Full of emotion and truth. My son read first and thoroughly enjoyed. Michael is an excellent children's author. Will now try my son's other books.
Published 1 month ago by Paul Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars For Valour
An inspiring story, told with Michael Morpurgo's consummate skill, this book is full of the love that looks beyond the surface and reaches a fundamental truth, love is blind.
Published 1 month ago by Nick Rutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another Michael Morpurgo Classic!
I may have hit middle age, and these books are aimed at teenagers, but I don't think you can beat them for a easy read when you don't want anything to taxing!
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This story makes us think are ancestors are who we are. This book has a feeling of love and sadness.
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