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The Kites Are Flying!
The Kites Are Flying!
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Published:
1 November, 2010
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A most moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict. Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events in the family's past and begins to understand why Said does not speak. Told from both Max's and Said's points of view, Morpurgo has created a beautiful tale of tragedy and hope with an ending that rings with joy.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781406326031 |
| ISBN10 | 1406326038 |
| Number Of Pages | 80 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 154 x 8 x 184 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Walker |
| Format | paperback |
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moving tale of friendship... * The Bookseller *
sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol *
A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL *
Author's Bio
Michael Morpurgo, the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate, is widely recognized as a master storyteller, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Smarties Book Prize, the Writer's Guild Award and the Children's Book Award (for The Wreck of the Zanzibar). Michael lives in Devon. Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the award-winning illustrator of Sonya Hartnett's The Silver Donkey.