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'a thrilling and moving story about a Chelsea footballer who gets caught up in the ravages of the Second World War, with the focus on the Beautiful Game as a common bond that can link nations and generations.’ Foreman's shimmering watercolours and line, so agile and expressive, are a perfect match for Morpurgo's assured and memorable narrative. This is a book that will be treasured by any child or teacher learning about the Second World War.' TES
'It's wonderful!' Kate Agnew
'Michael Morpurgo, whose command of his material is absolute, told with all the author's open-hearted clarity, and richly illustrated by Michael Foreman.'
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'A story that combines football and war. It is a lot like an afternoon at Stamford Bridge, and ideal for football fans aged eight and over.' Daily Telegraph 'If you just love good stories, stunning pictures and beautiful books, you'll want this book for your own.' Young Writer.
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'A thrilling and moving story about a Chelsea footballer who gets caught up in the ravages of the Second World War, with the focus on the Beautiful Game as a common bond that can link nations and generations. Foreman's shimmering watercolours and line, so agile and expressive, are a perfect match for Morpurgo's assured and memorable narrative. This is a book that will be treasured by any child or teacher learning about the Second World War.'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like "Kensuke's Kingdom" Michael Morpurgo gently introduces his young readers to the horrors of World War II: this time through the eyes of a Chelsea Pensioner who was a crack player for Chelsea FC before joining up. Plenty of football for young fans but not too much. Moments of great joy mingle with episodes of great sadness; the illustrations by Michael Foreman are exquisite. My ten year old could not put it down.
Uplifting.
Uplifting.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have just finisihed reading this book to my three children, aged 9,8 and 5 and they all sat engrossed throughout not wanting me to stop. It is the story of the life of a Chelsea Pensioner and takes us from his childhood, as a football mad Chelsea supporter, through his WWII service to the present day. The book tackles some difficult issues, such as the concentration camps, but it is done in such a way that even the youngest of my children had no difficulty in dealing with the story. It is a truly wonderful book which takes the reader through the highs and lows of Billy's life and makes you laugh and cry throughout. The illustrations are excellent and when I finished reading it the children went back to look at the pictures again and again. I cannot recommend this book too highly.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was amazing! I really, really loved it. It was brilliantly written. I enjoyed it so much, even though I didn't think that I would. It is the moving story of a pensioner who fought in WW2, but had wanted to be a footballer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Surpassed!!
I love all Michael Morpurgo's books but this one surpassed all my expectations!!! Even better, if that is possible, than War Horse and Private Peaceful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pavlos
Just wonderful!
Have just finished reading this to my 8 year old son who is studying World War 2 this term. I sobbed my way through the final third of the book - as I do with most of Michael... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bev
a boys book or is it
a life story as told by an old man
a life story with many feasible twists and turns
a life story which evokes different emotions
a life story that... Read more
a life story with many feasible twists and turns
a life story which evokes different emotions
a life story that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by smp
Michael Morpurgo is a Chelsea supporter.
My children and I love reading his books. I brought this one espeically for my son as he had done well at school. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Ball
the book I ordered has a different cover than the one pictured here
I have just received the book. The cover pictured here is better than the cheap looking graphics on the one I just received. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Stevenson
Great book
I bought this book, as my 9 year-old was learning about WW2 at school. My son is dyslexic and find books difficult to read and retaining information. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by J. Jones
A terrific eye-opener
I bought this book for my 5 and 7 year old boys judging that it was suitable for their age range based on the cover illustration (after all books don't often have age guidance on... Read more
Published on 7 July 2006 by R. Hastie
Billt the Kid- excellent story
Although purchased for my 7 yr old son, I was suprised at how my 11 year old daughter, not particularly keen on football was also gripped by the story. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2003
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