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Flamingo Boy

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: George Blagden
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Summary

A stunning classic from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo for listeners of 9+, in the vein of PRIVATE PEACEFUL and THE BUTTERFLY LION

This is a landmark new novel form the nation’s favourite storyteller, set in the unique landscape of the Camargue in the South of France during WW2. There, a young autistic boy lives on his parents’ farm among the salt flats, and the flamingos that live there. There are lots of things he doesn’t understand: but he does know how to heal animals. He loves routine, and music too: and every week he goes to market with his mother, to ride his special horse on the town carousel.

But then the Germans come, with their guns, and take the town. A soldier shoots a flamingo from the sky, and it falls to earth terribly injured. And even worse is to come: the carousel is damaged, the horses broken. For this vulnerable boy, everything is falling apart.

Only there’s a kind sergeant among the Germans – a man with a young boy of his own at home, a man who trained as a carpenter. Between them, perhaps boy and man can mend what has been broken – and maybe even the whole town…

©2018 Michael Morpurgo (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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"Please invite this wonderful story in, you won't regret it. History is rarely more movingly alive." (Morris Gleitzman)

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Beautiful stoty

I enjoyed every word of this beautiful book. This is not just a children's book and George Blagdens narration skills are superb

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amazing storytelling as a family all engrossed

we all loved it . amazing story brought us to tears but so beautiful .

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amazing book ☺☺

I absolutely loved this book it was amazing 😊😊😊😊😊😊you have to read it. I'm speechless.

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Best Story Ever❤️❤️

This is the best book I’ve ever heard!! I have always loved Michael Morpurgo but this is just brilliant. George Blagden reads this amazingly, the voices suit the characters so well. My favourite book in my library!!
❤️❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🐶🐶🐶📚📚📚

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Most encouraging story.

A good story, handled with sensitivity and good continuity. As grandmother of an autistic grandson it also rings true to the characteristics of these different and very interesting children and their concerns. I really enjoyed it.

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Wonderfully read

Amazingly narrated. Kids loved it. Recommend for another try it out.
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Brilliant story, was hooked

After a slow start the book got myself, husband and two young boys hooked during a long drive.

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Flamingo Boy

The story kept my interest most of the time, why did I choose this children’s book as I’m 87? Nice to change my different kinds of books. I really enjoyed the story as it progressed.

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A journey with Flamingo Boy

I loved this story.
We decided to read it with Y6 and it is a great story to use as a class reader.
A story of friendship and hope.

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Captivating and heartwarming

I enjoyed every minute of this book. Beautifully narrated. A book I can see myself reading again


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