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| Publisher | HarperCollins Childrens Books |
| ISBN 13 | 9780008134600 |
| Book Subtitle | The Dog-Gone Amazing Story Of The Wizard Of Oz |
| Book Description | From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo and illustrated in stunning colour by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart).“I was there,” Papa Toto said and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story.“Dorothy and me were both there.”We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto began…When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house – only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home – after all, home is home and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.But what they find might surprise them. And on the way, all of them will learn that what they think they are missing might have been there, all along…Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is an unforgettable telling of a classic story and a must for every bookshelf. |
| Editorial Review | Please invite this wonderful story in, you won’t regret it. History is rarely more movingly alive.” Morris Gleitzman, Praise for Michael Morpurgo:Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian, Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph, There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express, 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, The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian |
| About the Author | Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain’s best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include Pinocchio, Listen to the Moon and An Eagle in the Snow. His novel War Horse has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children’s Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Michael Morpurgo |
| Publication Date | 30/09/2017 |
| Number of Pages | 284 |
Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story Of The Wizard Of Oz printed_book_paperback english - 30/09/2017
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