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Not Bad for a Bad Lad
Michael Morpurgo
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Description for Not Bad for a Bad Lad
paperback. When a young lad strays into bad behaviour and thieving, he soon finds himself in Borstal prison for young men, lonely and without hope. But when Mr Alfie, who manages the stables, asks him to care for and tame a damaged horse, both are given a second chance. Could this bad lad's skill with horses help him follow his dreams? Illustrator(s): Foreman, Michael. Num Pages: 128 pages, Michael Foreman. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFP. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 129 x 198 x 13. Weight in Grams: 110.
A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE - with a personal introduction to the story from Michael Morpurgo. Includes 'Facts Behind the Story' section. I know a good sort when I see one. That's why I've taken him on. That's why I took you on. When a young lad strays into bad behaviour and thieving, he soon finds himself in Borstal prison for young men, lonely and without hope. But when Mr Alfie, who manages the stables, asks him to care for and tame a damaged ... Read more
A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE - with a personal introduction to the story from Michael Morpurgo. Includes 'Facts Behind the Story' section. I know a good sort when I see one. That's why I've taken him on. That's why I took you on. When a young lad strays into bad behaviour and thieving, he soon finds himself in Borstal prison for young men, lonely and without hope. But when Mr Alfie, who manages the stables, asks him to care for and tame a damaged ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Piccadilly Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848124714
SKU
9781848124714
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
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About Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors, an award-winning writer and former children's laureate best known for his novel WAR HORSE. His many books have been adapted to both film and stage, to great success. In 1976 Michael and his wife founded the charity Farms For City Children which still runs in the UK today. Visit Michael ... Read more
Reviews for Not Bad for a Bad Lad
Evocative watercolours and line drawings . . . the message is that youngsters need to feel good about themselves. Sunday Times A classic collaboration and a tale of redemption. Bookseller This is a beautiful book, from cover to cover, and a beautiful story too. Armadillo Magazine ... Read more