A Medal For Leroy

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007487523

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A Medal for Leroy by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, this is a stunning new novel of identity and loss by Michael Morpurgo, biggest UK children’s author and the bestselling, award-winning writer of War Horse, now a smash West End and Broadway hit as well as an Oscar-nominated movie.

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781466856967

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A Medal for Leroy by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

Author : Kate DiCamillo
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763674083

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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo Pdf

Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn’t have is a horse – until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it’s love at first sight. Maybelline loves spaghetti and sweet nothings, and she loves Leroy, too. But when Leroy forgets the third and final rule of caring for Maybelline, disaster ensues. Can Leroy wrestle fate to the ground, rescue the horse of his heart, and lasso loneliness for good? Join Leroy, Maybelline, and a cast of familiar characters – Stella, Frank, Mrs. Watson, and everyone’s favorite porcine wonder, Mercy – for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive.

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007539024

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World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Three outstanding novels by the nation’s favourite storyteller that depict unforgettable experiences of WWI.

Author : Theodore Taylor
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781504077156

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The Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown by Theodore Taylor Pdf

This biography of America’s first African American naval aviator is a “compelling portrait of a quiet hero [and] the racial climate between 1926 and 1959” (Booklist). “In the late 1940s, when every aspiring black pilot had heard of the army’s Tuskegee program, Jesse Leroy Brown set his sights on becoming a navy aviator. An outstanding student and top athlete, the 17-year-old’s ambition was met with a combination of incredulity and resistance. Yet, at a time when Jim Crow laws were rampant, Brown managed to break the color barrier to become the first black U.S. Navy pilot. Taylor puts his considerable narrative skills to good use in tracing Brown’s path from his youth in poverty-stricken Palmer’s Crossing, Miss., to his eventual induction into the heady and dangerous world of carrier aviation. Taylor based much of his research on interviews with those who knew Brown and on personal letters from more than a half-century ago [and] doesn't skimp on the indignities Brown suffered. . . . An engaging and intimate glimpse of a young pioneer who desperately wanted to earn his aviator’s wings.” —Publishers Weekly “More than a biography, this is a thrilling story of naval aviation and combat.” —School Library Journal

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780008134181

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An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

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

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : Dean Children's Books
Page : 1440 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0603568343

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Michael Morpurgo Collection by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007523320

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Of Lions and Unicorns: A Lifetime of Tales from the Master Storyteller by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

A lifetime of tales from the nation’s favourite storyteller, and award-winning author of WAR HORSE – the perfect gift for any book-lover.

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007453184

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Little Manfred by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller The heart-lifting, heartbreaking story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller.

Author : David Woods
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780253050090

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Indiana University Olympians by David Woods Pdf

"From track and field to swimming and diving, and of course basketball and soccer, Indiana University Olympians celebrates over a century of Indiana University Olympic competitors. Beginning in 1904, at the 3rd summer games in St. Louis, IU's first Olympic medal went to pole vaulter LeRoy Samse who earned a silver medal. In 2016, swimmer Lilly King rocketed onto the world stage with two gold medals in the 31st Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Featuring profiles of 49 athletes who attended IU, Indiana University Olympians includes the stories of well-known figures like Milt Campbell, the first African American to win decathlon gold and who went on to play pro football, and Mark Spitz, winner of seven swimming gold medals. The book also highlights fascinating anecdotes and the accomplishments of their less well-known colleagues, including one athlete's humble beginnings in a chicken house and another who earned a Silver Star for heroism in the Vietnam War. Despite their different lives, they share one key similarity-these remarkable athletes all called Indiana University home"--

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545281195

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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007369997

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Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound’s journey through life – and from owner to owner...

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007508594

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Times of War Collection by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.

Author : Peter Collier
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 157965746X

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Medal of Honor, Revised & Updated Third Edition by Peter Collier Pdf

An updated edition of the New York Times bestseller, featuring 12 new recipients and a new foreword by Bradley Cooper Eight veterans from the war in Afghanistan have been awarded our nation’s highest honor for valor in combat since the publication of the third edition of Medal of Honor, including Edward C. Byers, Jr., the newest living recipient and a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, and Clint Romesha, author of the New York Times bestselling Red Platoon. And nearly 50 years after their service, four Vietnam veterans have also since received the recognition they so richly deserve. Now these men rightly take their place in the pages of this revised and updated edition. Included here are 156 Medal of Honor recipients, captured with a contemporary portrait by award-winning photographer Nick Del Calzo and profiled in moving text by National Book Award nominee Peter Collier. The men in the book fought in conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan, served in every branch of the armed services, and represent a cross section as diverse as America itself. This is their ultimate record.

Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780007479917

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Mr Skip by Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Believing in magic makes dreams come true...