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The Wreck of the Zanzibar
Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. First Laura’s twin brother Billy disappears. Then a terrible storm devastates everything. Faced with starvation, Laura and her family will need a miracle to survive. Just as it seems there’s no hope left, the great ship Zanzibar is wrecked on the island’s rocks. Suddenly everything changes, transforming Laura’s life … and the life of a boy many years in the future. From star author Michael Morpurgo, this sea-swept tale of shipwrecks, storms and sea-journeys is a must for any adventure-lover!
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Ben05
6 Jun 2009
loved it
This story is excellent. The characters are excellent – everything about it is excellent. Another 5/5 for Michael Morpurgo!
libbylala2
17 Apr 2009
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the book is so touching i just love michael morpurgo and i once tripped him up on the ilse of scilly’s (whoops!!!)
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Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo has written over 100 books for children, and has won a multitude of awards as well as serving as Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005.
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Michael was the Children’s Laureate 2003-2005, and has won many awards including The Whitbread Prize For The Wreck of the Zanzibar, the Smarties prize for The Butterfly Lion and the Blue Peter Award for Private Peaceful.
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