A young Afghan boy and his mother flee the Taliban, aided by a loyal spaniel named Shadow and an Australian soldier.
Author
Michael Morpurgo
90 books in the catalog
Michael Morpurgo has 90 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, adventure and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1703 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Michael Morpurgo's work include love and courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
While riding an elephant in Indonesia, young Will is carried into the jungle just before a devastating tsunami strikes. He must learn to survive in the wild with the help of his elephant companion and other animals.
During World War I, a farm horse named Joey is sold to the cavalry and experiences the horrors of battle from both sides of the trenches.
A young girl and her family flee their home during wartime, encountering an elephant and facing the challenges of survival and displacement.
A young boy named Daniel is sent to a remote boarding school in the Himalayas after his parents' death.
A young boy named Finn befriends the ghost of a legendary Irish pirate queen, Grania O'Malley.
A young boy named Leo is sent to live with his grandfather, Mr. Nobody, and discovers the secrets of his family's past.
A young orphan named Mumpo is sent to live in the mysterious Cloud Forests and discovers a hidden world of magic and danger.
A young boy named Toto is separated from his family during World War II and must find his way back home.
A young boy named Edgar finds a mysterious fox that leads him to a hidden world and a ghost king.
A young boy named Thomas experiences the harsh realities of World War I and the enduring power of friendship.
A young girl stranded on an island during World War I forms a bond with a deaf boy.
A young girl named Mimi ventures into the mountains to find a legendary dragon to help her village, facing challenges and discovering friendship.
This novel tells the story of a young boy who visits his grandfather, a World War I veteran, and hears his experiences from the trenches.
A young boy named Daniel is sent to live with his grandfather in a remote village during World War I. He discovers a hidden world and a secret that changes his life.
A boy named Thomas visits his grandmother and helps her care for her geese, learning about responsibility and the changing seasons.
This is a retelling of the classic Pinocchio story from the perspective of the wooden puppet himself.
A young boy named Leo visits his grandfather, a famous artist, and learns about art and life.
A stray cat named Kaspar finds refuge on the Titanic and experiences its fateful voyage.
A young boy named Leroy receives a medal for his bravery during wartime.
A young boy named Joey finds solace and purpose by caring for a wounded falcon during wartime.
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Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)
Michael Morpurgo · 2012
Concern0CleanVirtue27Present
This collection of stories features animal characters and their adventures, often with a heartwarming tone.
A young boy named Billy recounts his experiences growing up in a tough environment, finding his way.
A young boy named Tom is transported to the past and must help a group of outlaws escape injustice.
A young boy named Manfred experiences the hardships of World War II and finds solace in an unlikely friendship.
During a conflict, a group of children in a village fly kites to signal for help.
A young boy's life on a farm is depicted through a series of interconnected stories and observations.
Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the woods and find a house made of sweets, but it belongs to a witch who plans to eat them.
A young boy named Michael is sent to live with his grandmother on a remote island and discovers a wild, untamed dog.
A young boy named Joey finds a lost lamb and cares for it, forming a special bond.
Children on Earth receive a mysterious signal from aliens, leading to an unexpected and peaceful encounter.
A statue of a cat named Kaspar is brought to a London hotel and becomes a beloved resident.
A boy named Billy encounters a large whale during a seaside adventure.
A young boy named Leo discovers a connection to Mozart through a mysterious violin, leading him on an adventure.
A young boy's life is changed by a magical encounter with an angel who helps him understand loss and hope.
A young girl named Lily forms a special bond with her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Pettigrew, learning about music, life, and loss.
A young boy named Simon is orphaned and travels across the Atlantic to find his family.
A young boy named David befriends a unicorn and experiences the magic and wonder of this mythical creature.
A young boy named Thomas befriends a wild fox, learning about nature and the challenges of coexistence.
This collection retells classic Aesop's fables with engaging prose, offering moral lessons through animal characters and their interactions.
A British soldier writes a letter to his wife about finding a special Christmas present during World War I.
A young boy named Billy befriends a dolphin and embarks on an extraordinary adventure that tests his courage and his connection to the sea.
A young boy named Billy befriends a wise old man named Mr. Fitzwilliam and learns about life.
A young wolf named Grey is separated from his pack and must journey through the wilderness to find his way back home.
This story tells of a boy named Skip who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle and discovers a mysterious, talking dog.
A young boy named Thomas survives the destruction of his village and finds a new life with a kind woman.
A young boy named Thomas finds a sword that transports him back in time to the Battle of Hastings.
A mysterious piper leads the children of Hamelin away from their town after the mayor refuses to pay for pest control.
A knight accepts a challenge from a mysterious green knight to meet him a year later for a return blow.
A young boy in Spain during the Spanish Civil War befriends a bull calf and faces difficult choices.
A young boy named Daniel befriends a mysterious mermaid, exploring themes of loss, connection, and the magic of the sea.
This is a historical novel about a young boy who finds a swan and forms a deep connection with it.
This novel tells the story of Billy the Kid from his perspective as a young boy growing up in the American West.
A young boy named Billy is bullied at school and learns to stand up for himself and others.
A young boy named Michael discovers a mysterious black queen who holds the key to his family's past and a hidden world.
This anthology features diverse stories about boys, exploring themes of adventure, friendship, and growing up.
A young boy writes letters to his beloved dog, Olly, recounting his experiences and feelings.
A young wombat named Wombat embarks on an adventure across the Australian landscape, encountering various animals.
A young boy named Michael is stranded on a deserted island and forms an unlikely bond with a wild dog named Kensuke.
This collection features various animal tales, often with a focus on the natural world and the lives of creatures.
Michael Morpurgo's Joan of Arc is a historical novel told from the perspective of a young boy who meets Joan. It recounts her life and her role in French history.
A young boy named Thomas is evacuated to the countryside during wartime and forms a deep bond with a wild pony named Wartman.
A young boy named Mr. Sultana cares for a rooster that crows at the wrong times, leading to humorous situations.
A young boy named Albert is evacuated from London during WWII and finds a new life on a farm.
A young boy in South Africa befriends a lion cub, but their bond is tested by war and separation.
A young boy recounts his harrowing experiences aboard a ship caught in a violent storm.
A young boy named Daniel finds a magical, talking frog in a muddy field, leading him on an adventure to save his village.
This novel retells the legend of King Arthur, focusing on his rise to power and his reign as the High King of Britain.
A young boy named Joe travels to the countryside and encounters a mysterious snake, leading to a profound connection with nature.
A young boy named Arthur is transported to a magical land where he becomes King.
A young boy recounts his experiences during the War of Jenkins' Ear, focusing on the human cost of conflict.
A young boy named Joey befriends a pig named Percy who dreams of flying in a jet plane.
A young boy named Colly experiences life on a farm and the changing seasons with his family.
A boy named Michael befriends a sea turtle and helps protect it from danger.
A young boy helps hide Jewish children from Nazis during World War II in France.
Albertine, a young girl, becomes the queen of the geese and embarks on a series of adventures.
A boy befriends an elderly man named Walter, sharing stories and experiences.
A young boy named Conker finds a lost baby badger and cares for it.
A young boy named Tom finds a lion made of sausages and embarks on an adventure with it.
A young boy named Charlie befriends a family of foxes and learns about the natural world and the challenges of survival.
Two brothers, separated by war and circumstance, embark on a journey to reunite with their family in Ireland.
A boy's summer holiday takes a magical turn when he encounters a mythical white horse and a mysterious old woman.
A young boy named Daniel finds a stray cat named Montezuma and learns about its past lives.
During World War II, a young boy named Toby befriends a German shepherd named Wolf, leading to complex loyalties and dangers.
A young boy named Joey is sent to live with his grandfather in the countryside and discovers a hidden world of adventure and mystery.
A young English boy recounts his experiences and the tragic fate of his brothers during World War I.
A young boy named Toby befriends a wild bear cub and embarks on an adventure through the wilderness, learning about nature and survival.
A young boy named Arthur is stranded on the Isles of Scilly and learns to communicate with whales.
A young boy's life is intertwined with the adventures and experiences of a dog.
A young boy named Billy recounts his experiences during World War I, focusing on the human cost of conflict.
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