I took one star off because the appendix includes incorrect information about the Wars of the Roses - e.g. Richard's title, he was Duke of Gloucester, not Duke of York - and due to the fact that the book could have been much longer. I read it in an hour. International Col 1 Cambridge International Caribbean International Early Years Collins Big Cat for International Schools International Resources Webinars Catalogues Big Cat Writing Competition Winners 2023

Michael Morpurgo: The Fox and The Ghost King - Google Sites Michael Morpurgo: The Fox and The Ghost King - Google Sites

Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - That is, until Daddy Fox finds the ghost of a king, buried underneath a car park. A king who wishes only to be free. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments When they hear a hoity-toity voice telling them what to do, they're ready to run home. But when the ghostly voice claims to be a long-lost king, the foxes promise to dig him out in exchange for a wish that will make the whole city proud. You can also read about his life in War Child to War Horse,a collaborative biography with Maggie Fergusson.A cute little fairytale for football fans and animal lovers, especially those from Leicester. As someone who's lived just down the road from Richard III's famous car park, I loved to read about his 'involvement' in Leicester City's unforgettable championship. This is the story of a little cub who is not only the eldest of the litter but also the peskiest who nags his father into letting him accompany him to the matches (his father never misses one). In November 2016 Michael Morpurgo won the J M Barrie Award for his contribution to children’s literature.This award is given every year by Action for Children’s Arts to a “children’s arts practitioner” whose lifetime’s work has delighted children and will stand the test of time. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-06-09 03:01:52 Associated-names Foreman, Michael, 1938- illustrator Boxid IA1822615 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier

The Fox and the Ghost King - Michael Morpurgo - Google Books The Fox and the Ghost King - Michael Morpurgo - Google Books

Great for those who like football as well as those more interested in real foxes, and witty enough for adults to enjoy too. Morpurgo added: “Storymakers and storytellers like Barrie, and like all the previous winners of this award, have given us the hope and faith children need, we need, to keep flying, have sustained us through dark and troubled times, have banished doubt. To touch the lives of children, to witness their listening and reading silence, is reward enough in itself. This is simply the icing on the cake.” The Fox and the Ghost King was a heart-warming and very charming story. Morpurgo captured what an achievement Leicester City winning the league was, combined with the incredible discovery of the remains of Richard III to create a truly wonderful and uplifting tale. The illustrations that accompanied it were cute and well suited to the narrative. At the end, there was a small bit of information about Leicester City F.C, along with King Richard III and the Wars of the Roses which was a nice inclusion. The Busy Things Platform has a range of activities linked to Michael Morpurgo “The Fox and the Ghost King " including: This is a great book for young readers (girls and boys ages 6 to 9) who love British football (soccer). It reads like a fairy tale about a family of foxes who are big fans of the Leicester City Football Club, known as the Foxes. In a note by the author at the end, the parts about King Richard III ('the ghost king") and the Leicester City FC are all based on actual events.Beautiful illustrations from Michael Foreman make this a lovely gift: football fans, history fans and fox fans are all taken care of here.

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Every fox in the whole town, in the whole country just about, is a football fan... And we all have an impossible dream.\"A typically well-told tale from Morpurgo - prompted by theories concerning the co-incidence of Richard III's car-park resurrection and the spectacular success of Leicester City FC.

The Fox and the Ghost King Michael Morpurgo KS2 or KS3 - Tes The Fox and the Ghost King Michael Morpurgo KS2 or KS3 - Tes

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. One night, returning home from a match they decide that their hunger will not last ‘til they reach their burrow so stop to dig for some worms. While digging to find the biggest, juiciest worms, they hear a faint call asking for their help. Who could possibly be calling to them when they can’t see a soul nearby? A Ghost? Yes! What a delightful combination! Foxes supporting their team Leicester City! Leicester City Football team pulling off one of the greatest wins in football history and let’s not forget the discovery of the burial place of King Richard III and all the excitement this find had in the historical world and of course, being able to finally give the king the burial he deserved. Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots. Now the humans need his...

Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the Transylvanian Express - and it's up to you to solve the case! Part of the Solve Your Own Mystery seri... A lovely short read. Another Murpurgo book written in the first person with animals as the main characters. This was one of the first Murpurgo books my son read independently, at the age of 7. He loved it and I have only got round to reading it myself 3 years later. My favourite childhood book. The Fox and the Ghost King blends the love for football and foxes, and follows a heart-warming story of a fox family going on a short adventure and meeting an intriguing ghost.