Morpurgo Collection 8 Books Collection Set by Michael Morpurgo - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
From Hereabout Hill
Little Foxes
The Nine Lives of Montezuma
My Friend Walter
Twist of Gold
Waiting for Anya
The War of Jenkins' Ear
The Marble Crusher

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780603572869
Publisher: Egmont
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
The Morpurgo Collection gathers eight beloved novels by acclaimed British author Michael Morpurgo into one paperback box set, perfect for readers ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7). From wartime rescue missions and Irish famine journeys to farmyard adventures and unlikely ghostly friendships, each story carries Morpurgo's trademark warmth, historical depth, and compassion for the natural world. Ideal for family bookshelves, classroom libraries, or a dedicated young reader building an appreciation for classic, character-driven storytelling, this complete set offers hours of engaging reading, rich material for discussion, and a wonderful introduction to one of Britain's finest children's authors.

About the Books
Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's most celebrated storytellers for young readers, known for weaving history, nature, and human resilience into deeply felt narratives. This eight-book set spans several of his acclaimed shorter novels, each exploring different settings and eras while sharing his signature empathy and clarity of voice. From Hereabout Hill is a trio of short stories touching on war, loss, and family memory. Little Foxes follows a boy's bond with the natural world after tragedy strikes his pet fox. The Nine Lives of Montezuma tells farmyard life through the eyes of a resourceful cat across the changing seasons of a working farm. My Friend Walter imagines a young girl's unlikely friendship with the ghost of her ancestor, the Elizabethan explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Twist of Gold follows two Irish children fleeing the Great Famine on a journey toward a new life in America, aided by a loyal horse. Waiting for Anya is set in the Pyrenees during the Second World War, where a boy becomes involved in smuggling Jewish children to safety across the Spanish border. The War of Jenkins' Ear takes place in a 1950s English boarding school, where a boy's belief that a fellow pupil may be a modern-day messiah upends school life. The Marble Crusher rounds out the collection with another of Morpurgo's character-driven tales for young readers. Together, these novels showcase why Morpurgo remains one of the most trusted names in children's historical and contemporary fiction, offering stories that inform as much as they entertain.

Key Benefits

• Eight complete Michael Morpurgo novels in one paperback box set
• Covers real historical events including the Irish Famine and WWII rescue efforts
• Accessible, character-driven writing suited to confident middle-grade readers
• Sparks meaningful discussion on courage, loss, friendship, and resilience
• Perfect for classroom libraries, book reports, and independent reading
• A durable, giftable set for birthdays, holidays, or building a home library

Book-by-Book Guide
From Hereabout Hill — A trio of short stories exploring war, loss, and the pull of family memory.
Little Foxes — A boy forms a deep bond with a family of wild foxes after tragedy strikes close to home.
The Nine Lives of Montezuma — Life on a working farm unfolds through the eyes of a resilient farmyard cat.
My Friend Walter — A young girl strikes up an unlikely friendship with the ghost of her ancestor, explorer Sir Walter Raleigh.
Twist of Gold — Two Irish children flee the Great Famine and cross the Atlantic in search of a new life.
Waiting for Anya — Set in the wartime Pyrenees, a boy becomes caught up in a daring plan to smuggle Jewish children to safety.
The War of Jenkins' Ear — At a 1950s boarding school, one boy's startling belief turns the school upside down.
The Marble Crusher — A character-driven story rounding out this collection of Morpurgo's shorter novels.

About the Author
Michael Morpurgo is an acclaimed British author best known for children's and middle-grade fiction that blends history, nature, and human emotion. A former UK Children's Laureate, he has written more than a hundred books, many exploring themes of war, loss, and courage through the eyes of young protagonists. His work is widely read in schools across the English-speaking world and is valued for its warmth, historical grounding, and accessible prose that appeals to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set brings together eight moving, historically rich stories in one convenient paperback bundle—an excellent choice for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom or home library. Young readers ages 8-12 will find plenty to read, reread, and discuss for months to come.

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