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Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, former Children's Laureate and multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Then Ashley finds himself alone in the hostile mountains, battling for his life. He is just about to give up all hope, when he has a mysterious and terrifying encounter.
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Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction. One of the most successful children's authors in the country, and loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Michael has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. His novels have been adapted for film (My Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came) and stage (most recently, Kensuke's Kingdom for the Polka Theatre and Why the Whales Came for Alibi).
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A heartwarming story of a young boy who, with his Tibetan uncle escape the imminent attack from the Japanese in 1941 China. Morpurgo describes their arduous journey across the Himalayas, with simple clarity that invites you to form the cold and breathtaking world clearly in your imagination. Their journey is not only one of distance, but wisdom, strength and love.
When separated from his loving uncle, the boys’ extraordinary salvation from despair comes in the form of mythical, mysterious red-haired giants, better known to us as the Yeti. They save the boy from despair and starvation, spiriting him away, up high into the snow capped peaks of the “cloud forest”.
A mysterious predecessor leads the boy to find his postion within the yeti clan already established. With the absence of language to communicate, simple emotion and gesture are used depict the relationship the boy shares with his new found family. Unlike a fairytale, the story is written truthfully (as one can be when writing about yeti’s!) and honestly. The simplicity of their interaction is touching and explores the basic emotional elements that all creatures share.
This book is a real gem, I have read this as a child an adult and on each occasion I was touched by this magical and inspiring story.
When separated from his loving uncle, the boys’ extraordinary salvation from despair comes in the form of mythical, mysterious red-haired giants, better known to us as the Yeti. They save the boy from despair and starvation, spiriting him away, up high into the snow capped peaks of the “cloud forest”.
A mysterious predecessor leads the boy to find his postion within the yeti clan already established. With the absence of language to communicate, simple emotion and gesture are used depict the relationship the boy shares with his new found family. Unlike a fairytale, the story is written truthfully (as one can be when writing about yeti’s!) and honestly. The simplicity of their interaction is touching and explores the basic emotional elements that all creatures share.
This book is a real gem, I have read this as a child an adult and on each occasion I was touched by this magical and inspiring story.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book countless times as a child and it remains one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is epic in it's scope, cleverly written, and cleverly structured. Buy this book today, you will not be disappointed!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this novel when it was first published in 1987, as part of my job as a children's bookseller. I loved it then and sold many copies because of that. I've recently re-read it - it is as beautiful and haunting as I remember.
It's not a story that can be easily described to others; we are inclined to find the idea of yetis amusing. The depiction of yetis in this novel is enormously sympathetic; as the author himself says "The people who live high in the Himalayas believe in them - and think of them as holy creatures to be respected and left alone."
Don't be put off by a storyline that you may feel is unlikely. Suspend your disbelief and discover a story that is exciting, convincing and unexpectedly moving.
It's not a story that can be easily described to others; we are inclined to find the idea of yetis amusing. The depiction of yetis in this novel is enormously sympathetic; as the author himself says "The people who live high in the Himalayas believe in them - and think of them as holy creatures to be respected and left alone."
Don't be put off by a storyline that you may feel is unlikely. Suspend your disbelief and discover a story that is exciting, convincing and unexpectedly moving.
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Good Read
This was a present for my 16 year old daughter. She is a great fam of the author and has found this to be a very interesting read.
Published 3 months ago by MRS T GENTLE & Louisa
A recommended text for those who are children at heart
This story is based on a boy named Ashley who is the son of missionaries in China. During the outbreak of Japanese conflict and occupation in China, Ashley is forced by his father... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr T Niwa
Not just for children!
The book arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. As with all Michael Morpurgo you will be hurrying the young person along, so that you can read this book yourself.
Published on 4 July 2009 by Barbara Deighton
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