Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here ...At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush against reality, lies Zennor. Set in a churchtown where men become beats and ghosts roam freely, these are haunting and unforgettable tales where magic lies around every corner.
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"Master British storyteller and Children's Laureate Morpurgo spins tales of gentle fantasy, otherworldly transformations, kind deeds, and just rewards. . . . Wonderful read-alouds, the lyrical style and fable-like plots of these tales pay tribute to the power of imaginative storytelling." --"Booklist"
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Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, 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 novel War Horse has been adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play, and Steven Spielberg is set to release a film of the book in 2011. Michael is a tireless champion for children's books and has been awarded an OBE.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By "ratchel4"
Format:Hardcover
~ A story from the White Horse of Zennor -set in Cornwall, this story works on a deep level, yet is still accessible for all ages.
It has an imaginative use of description,e.g. the sea is a hungry grey monster, the tips of the waves are white horses galloping forward and as Cherry mines for shells, it gives clues about the story's development.
This story is gripping and it is one of those books you do not want to put down.It is completely absorbing.
One story revolves around Cherry and her family and provides a wonderful example of a family with a strong bond.Bringing ghosts into this story is a good idea, because it captures childrens imagination.In our Year 6 class we also discussed whether or not ghosts exist and how they might see the world of the living.
In writing a sad story Michael Morpurgo allows people to explore the idea that their lives may contain harsh events in the future.This story helps open discussion about how we may react to situations in life.
The author gives clues throughout the book as to how each story might link in the end ...yet he keeps you guessing!
Our Class recommend this book to:
Anyone who loves, or would like to find out about,the magic of Zennor.
People who enjoy stories about the natural and supernatural world.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pakhead
Format:Paperback
This is a characteristically fine selection of writing by Michael Morpurgo but beware of the first story 'Giant's Neckace'. The ending will distress younger children, and can catch you unprepared. Having has great success with his other books and my nearly-7 year-old son, we had to move on very quickly from this one to something that took his mind off it.
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Interesting book of Cornish short stories with a link between them all.Suitable for all age groups to read and enjoy
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I would recommend this book to my family, because it is good. It makes me really want to carry on reading because it is exiting and I really enjoyed this book.
Over all I thought it was EXCELLENT!!!
Over all I thought it was EXCELLENT!!!
By molly knight
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good for kids and adults mad miss marney reminds my mum me and my sister read it together and both loved it
By Mia_loveday
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I absolutely love this book, it is amazingly well put together, I recommend this book to people who like a bit of fiction and fantasy, I can not tell you how great this outstanding book is.
By Anonymous
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This is a really good book the story's in it are really good but my favourite has to be gone to sea
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I have read several books by M Morpurgo and loved them all. This book isn't what I thought but nevertheless it was great to read I really enjoyed it.
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The white horse of Zennor
I chose this rating because it wasn't the best book l have read but it was still very good. I enjoyed it.
Published 3 months ago by Dr. K. J. Brennan
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Loving the short stories
this book was amazing. I loved all 5 of the short stories And Can't wait till i read more of your great collection. All the protaginists were emotionally attaching me. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Zak
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Upsetting first story - beware
My 10 year old loves reading and gets so absorbed in the stories she reads. She was so upset by the first story - The Giants Necklace that she had nightmares and I think it will... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Debby
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Michael Morpurgo
One of the best books that a good reader should read in a primary school.One of his best in my opinion
Published on 23 Mar 2011 by Martin Hilton
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i like the book.
it is very good.
i like the horse when i was 5 i rided a horse like it.
i love the other stories aswell but the white horse of zennor was the... Read more
it is very good.
i like the horse when i was 5 i rided a horse like it.
i love the other stories aswell but the white horse of zennor was the... Read more
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