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Michael Morpurgo Christmas Stories

by Michael Morpurgo

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A gorgeous gift edition of Michael Morpurgo's three Christmas stories, along with a brand new story--illustrations by Quentin Blake, Emma Chichester Clark, Michael Foreman, and Sophie AllsoppCurl up by the fireside and let Michael Morpurgo envelop you in stories of faraway lands and unexpected adventures. In "The Best Christmas Present in the World," a mysterious letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly to life. Writing home from the front, a soldier has an incredible story to tell. The second tale is "On Angel Wings." A singing of wings, a glorious light, and a sudden beacon of brightness? It can only mean--can it really?--a visit from the Angel Gabriel himself. When the Prince and Princess marry in "The Best of Times," joy rings out across the land. But all too soon it fades away and a shadow hangs over the royal palace. As Christmas approaches, Prince Frederico must find a way to warm his new bride's aching heart. In the new story, "The Goose is Getting Fat," Gertrude the goose is getting bigger by the day, and Charlie is proud to look after her. But as Christmas approaches, the thought of the grizzly fate awaiting her fills him with sadness. Can he save Gertrude from the Christmas dinner table?… (more)
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Four short Christmas stories - a farmer's boy who saved the goose from becoming Christmas dinner, a depressed princess who's life was saved by a group of travelling puppeteers, an old lady who received a letter from her husband years before, and a boy shepherd witnessing the angels' annunciation of the birth of Jesus. Each story illustrated by a different artist in full colour. Quick enjoyable read. ( )
  AChild | Jan 12, 2022 |
Lovely book. Wonderful illustration. Great stories with one exception (in my opinion). This includes the story of the cease fire and party in No Man's Land on Christmas Eve during World War I. I don't know why people think this is such a wonderful story. All these guys picked up their weapons the next day and started killing the folks they had befriended. I find that horrifying. It is bad enough to kill soldiers you don't know, but once you know them and see that they are just regular guys like yourself?!?! Otherwise a great Christmas book. I do very much appreciate Michael Morpurgo's work. Long may he live and write! ( )
  njcur | Oct 19, 2019 |
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The best Christmas present in the world --
On angel wings --
The best of times --
The goose is getting fat.
The goose is getting fat --
The best of times --
The best Christmas present in the world --
On angel wings.
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A gorgeous gift edition of Michael Morpurgo's three Christmas stories, along with a brand new story--illustrations by Quentin Blake, Emma Chichester Clark, Michael Foreman, and Sophie AllsoppCurl up by the fireside and let Michael Morpurgo envelop you in stories of faraway lands and unexpected adventures. In "The Best Christmas Present in the World," a mysterious letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly to life. Writing home from the front, a soldier has an incredible story to tell. The second tale is "On Angel Wings." A singing of wings, a glorious light, and a sudden beacon of brightness? It can only mean--can it really?--a visit from the Angel Gabriel himself. When the Prince and Princess marry in "The Best of Times," joy rings out across the land. But all too soon it fades away and a shadow hangs over the royal palace. As Christmas approaches, Prince Frederico must find a way to warm his new bride's aching heart. In the new story, "The Goose is Getting Fat," Gertrude the goose is getting bigger by the day, and Charlie is proud to look after her. But as Christmas approaches, the thought of the grizzly fate awaiting her fills him with sadness. Can he save Gertrude from the Christmas dinner table?

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