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Sparrow

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Amy Enticknap
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Summary

Eloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream…

A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and author of War Horse.

“There was only one creature on this earth who really knew Joan. He was a sparrow, just an ordinary sparrow…He was her best friend on this earth, maybe her only friend, too.”

A young girl faces an impossible task – to save her beloved France from tyrants. To free her country, Joan will lose everyone she has ever loved. But she listens to her heart and believes in her calling.

Through patience, perseverance and unbreakable spirit, Joan of Arc leads armies to victory and finds the strength to face the cruellest of destinies.

©2012 Michael Morpurgo (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching." (The Guardian)

"Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects." (Daily Telegraph)

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This was a brilliant story from start to finish, wants again Michael Morpurgo has pulled it off. This story is spellbinding and you will not want to stop listing I finished listing to this in 5 days
A great book for all ages I really recommend it!

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Fabulous, beautiful book let down by narration

I will always love Michael Morpurgo’s books and this is one of my favourites. But I struggle with the narration, mostly the complete lack of effort towards pronouncing the French names even half-way right. I wish it didn’t bother me so much, but I’m not sure I’ll be able to finish it.

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Hi I love this audio.l’ve always love Michael morpurgo Books .recently I listened to eagle in the snow.😃.love audio 🥰

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Sparrow is a beautiful story about Joan of Arc. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to anyone.

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