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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Hardcover)

by Michael Morpurgo (Author), Michael Foreman (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (4 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007182457
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007182459
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 135,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A lot of Michael Morpurgo’s novels for young readers have shared a common theme recently, and to a canon of work about the two World Wars that has included War Horse and Private Peaceful he adds the quietly impressive The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. His backdrop, meticulously researched and recreated as ever, is the evacuation of several South Coast villages in early 1944 to make way for American troops as they practice for the imminent D-Day landings.

Morpurgo focuses on the impact this upheaval has on one young twelve-year-old girl, Lily Tregenze, who lives on a farm in the village of Slapton with her mum and grandfather. Her world is made up of her local school, currently filled to bursting with London evacuees, and her adoration for Tips, her faithful cat companion. Tips is forever having litters of kittens and Lily is distraught when her dad, who’s away in the army, then her mum, drowns successive litters because they would be too many to keep and feed.

The biggest shock of the reality of living in Wartime Britain, however, comes when they find out they have to move to their Uncle George’s farm to make way for the army exercises. On the eve of their move, Tips goes missing. And for months afterwards it is only the kindness of a young American soldier and his army friend who help look Lily look for Tips that helps her get through the many changes and challenges in her life.

The reader is forewarned that there is a twist at the end of this story, that Lily has gone and done something amazing and maybe a little foolhardy, and half the fun of this book is guessing what that might turn out to be. Morpurgo is a genuinely talented storyteller. There is always the kernel of a great idea in his books that make him one of the best writers for children around today. (Age 8 and over) --John McLay

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Praise for PRIVATE PEACEFUL [Tommo's] journey from agricultural labourer to cannon fodder is movingly told!Michael Morpurgo is expert at getting through to his readers. He writes here about events that should never be forgotten nor forgiven, and does so most effectively. Independent !full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive! Sunday Times The best novel he's written since The Butterfly Lion. Times Deserved to last as an insight into the First World War in the same way as, say, The Silver Sword or Goodnight Mr Tom. Telegraph A poignant, elegiac novel. Daily Mail

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming story - I couldn't put it down., 20 Aug 2008
By S. Barnes (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Paperback)
Michael Morpurgo has written yet another brilliant story with 'The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips'.

It's the story of Lily Tregenza who, in 1943, lives on the family farm on the coast of Devon with her mum and grandfather. Her dad's away in the army. Lily has a cat called Tips, and when the family are forced to move from their home for several months while the army take over the area as a training ground Lily's beloved Tips runs away and gets left behind. Lily is heartbroken but will not give up her search for Tips and she enters the cordoned-off Danger Zone to look for Tips herself - a very dangerous place to be...

It's a lovely story. Written in a simple, easy-to-read style, yet granting the reader a true insight into the Second World War from a child's perspective in the countryside. We also learn at the outset of the story that there's going to be a twist to Lily's tale right at the end, so as long as you don't cheat and peek at the end, it makes for a really compulsive read.

Michael Morpurgo reminds us that 3000 people really were evacuated from their homes around Slapton Sands in Devon, so that the troops could practice landing exercises along the beaches. The beaches there were similar there to the landing beaches in Normandy, used for the D-Day landings of June 1944.

I can highly recommend the story of Adolphus Tips for all ages from 8+.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, and realistic, 4 May 2007
By ILONACAT (WIRRAL, ENGLAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Paperback)

As a grown-up fan of Michael Morpurgo's books, I came to this one especially interested in the South Hams district of South Devon in which it is set, an area I know quite well and which was evacuated during World War Two so that the Allied troops could practise for D-Day.

The characters are all so well-drawn and believable, neither saints nor villains. Most of the book is written in the form of a diary by Lily Tregenza, a schoolgirl at the time of the evacuation.

Tips, by the way, is Lily's cat, and a powerful character in her own right.

I will really enjoy sharing this book with my son, who is 11 and currently doing a project on Britain during the Second World War. Also with my daughter, aged 9, who is very keen on stories involving animals.

I can't imagine anyone NOT enjoying this warm and powerful book. Full marks, and thank you once again to Mr Morpurgo !
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful rite of passage novel set in WWII Devon, 13 Jan 2006
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I read this book, while on holiday in the rural South Hams of Devon, where it's set, which made it all the more evocative. The protagonist, an eleven year old girl, is very well written. Her story shows her maturing understanding of her family, evacuees and American strangers that become her friends: all stressed by their wartime obligation to make enormous personal sacrifices. The story has fabulous highs and lows; but my overall impression was feeling incredibly humbled and proud of our joint efforts to achieve peace. A fabulous story (that also has a cat in it!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tips and the evacuation
During my university years I studied the Home Front and read of the misery and excitement of evacuation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Hanratty

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab Book
starts off with action and ends with action fab book about a cat in world war 2.

i would recommend this book to people who like adventure stories! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dean Gendall

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
It's 1943 in a village on the south coast of England. Britain is at war and Lily Tregnza's life is about to be turned upside-down. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
It's 1943 in a village on the south coast of England. Britain is at war and Lily Tregnza's life is about to be turned upside-down. Read more
Published 4 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book !
One of the many pleasures of being a parent is reading to your child. I've enjoyed doing this for several years and have read many books. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Neil Warren

5.0 out of 5 stars My son thinks its the best story ever!
My 7 year old son read this book and really enjoyed it. He found it sad and also funny at the same time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by F. Fraser

4.0 out of 5 stars Tip Top
Having seen and enjoyed Michael Morpurgo's "War Horse" at the National Theatre,towards the end of '08,I was prompted to buy his "The Amazing Story Of Adulphus Tips". Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Alan J. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
I was really involved with the characters in this book and wanted to read on and on....
I was hooked.
Looking to read more by this author.
Published 5 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars adolphus tips
this book is just as it's title describes. amazing. i have never cried so much in my life. i felt a pain in my heart as lily tregenza describes how much she misses tips, and how... Read more
Published 6 months ago by sarah casey

5.0 out of 5 stars Ver good worth reading
I dont want to give the book away but it is a very good book i read when i was about 11-12 and enjoyed it, good storyline.
Published 8 months ago by L. Pendlebury

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