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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. Toby Jenkins hates going to Redlands' Boarding School - he gets called 'Jinks' and thinks he'll never make the top rugby team. But then, he meets Christopher who claims to have powers. Christopher promises Toby a miracle. When Toby goes fishing he crosses to the other side even though he knows it belongs to the villagers. The village boys catch Toby and beat him up, injuring his ear. Thus, the war of Jenkins' ear begins with all-out sticks and stones battles. Will Christopher be able to provide much-needed miracle?
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Michael Morpurgo: The Master Storyteller. 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 by for Alibi.)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Toby Jenkins hates his boarding school and dreads going back, but this term there is a new boy who makes all the difference. Christopher is self-possessed, in control and sure that he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. Toby is taken on as his first disciple, his "Peter" after Christopher performs a miracle. Toby thinks he has found salvation, but then the trouble begins. It is impossible to describe how clever and intricate this book is. The story itself is simple enough and gripping enough for any child to enjoy. It is not overtly religious, but it throws up many complex questions. It shakes our beliefs and makes us question things we hold to be true. It examines the nature of faith and doubt. It draws interesting parallels with the Bible throughout the story, yet not in an overt or showy way. It shows Christopher as Christ the healer, performing miracles, bringing peace, being scorned and turned away by the authorities. It is a book that works on many levels. It is brilliantly written and I keep thinking about it despite having finished reading it days ago.
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This is a very accurate portrayal of certain aspects of traditional prep school life before the 1980's. It was a survivable world but not without intense emotional issues to it. The author may be writing from his own experience to some extent; it seems very much like an insiders view.
The story line about a boy who thinks he is Jesus Christ is unusual even for a prep school, though some pupils did have strange ideas, but it is the description of everyday prep school life that makes the most impression on me. The more intense moments in the story are very emotional to read.
At least there is a happy ending.
The story line about a boy who thinks he is Jesus Christ is unusual even for a prep school, though some pupils did have strange ideas, but it is the description of everyday prep school life that makes the most impression on me. The more intense moments in the story are very emotional to read.
At least there is a happy ending.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The War of Jenkins' Ear is a children's novel following children at a boarding school, specifically homesick Toby Jenkins and new boy Simon Christopher. Although slow, the plot is original and moving. The back cover description gives far too much away, but I will not.
His book could be categorized as a drama; it involves many themes, the strongest being friendship. The characters are strong and personalised but the story itself is dated.
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