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An Eagle in the Snow

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Paul Chequer
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Summary

The powerful new novel from the master storyteller – inspired by the true story of one man who might have stopped World War II.

1940. The train is under attacks from German fighters. In the darkness, sheltering in a railway tunnel, the stranger in the carriage with Barney and his mother tells them a story to pass the time.

And what a story. The story of a young man, a young soldier in the trenches of World War I who, on the spur of the moment, had done what he thought was the right thing.

It turned out to have been the worst mistake he ever could have made – a mistake he must put right before it is too late…

©2015 Michael Morpurgo (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

"Brilliant, fascinating and intriguing. Historical fiction at its most magnificent." (Jackie French)
Praise for Michael Morpurgo: "Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching. The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers." ( Guardian)
"Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative." (Elizabeth Reilly, British Council)

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Amazing!

This was a really good book and I definitely recommend this book to people who are interested in ww2.

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Great book

I enjoyed this book because there was a bit of a mystery. It is a sad book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading about the war. By Oliver, aged 7.

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Brilliant story for children and adults alike. Very well written and read.
Thankyou Michael you are brilliant

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Another winner

Another winner from the wonderful Michael Morpugo. I love his imagination and fictional adaptation.

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great book lots of action and it is a true story

loved it great ending and a long action filled story for all ages great book

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A treasure as are all his books.

I began reading his books with the children and love each and every one.

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love it

great story with a truth element. Really enjoyed it and couldn't wait to hear more

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a short easy and interesting book

I love Morpurgos books. they're beautifully written and the stories are simple but fascinating. I've just purchased my next one!

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An eagle in the snow

I would definitely recommend this book. It is a lovely story and is good because it teaches you these things happened.

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I don't like the audiobook

I just couldn't get into the audiobook.
I love the story though but not audiobook.

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