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The Fox and the Ghost King - by Michael Morpurgo (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory... 'A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes.
  • 7 Years
  • 7.81" x 5.06" Paperback
  • 144 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book



A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory...



Book Synopsis



A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory...

'A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian

In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free.

With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?



Review Quotes




'A heart-warming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian

'A charming adventure . . . Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life' Daily Mail

'This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history' Booktrust

'A charming and witty story' LoveReading4Kids

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



Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.81 Inches (H) x 5.06 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7 Years
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Theme: Foxes
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Language: English
Street Date: March 11, 2025
TCIN: 92301317
UPC: 9780008728205
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-2314
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.38 inches length x 5.06 inches width x 7.81 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.595 pounds
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