An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 9–13
An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: An Eagle in the Snow, a novel by Michael Morpurgo. It connects with courage, loyalty, heritage and wonder.
Novel2015
Novel · ages 8–12
The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
First published in 1973, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is a novel by Penelope Lively for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include wonder, heritage and humour.
FormatNovel
First published1973
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