The Michael Morpurgo Collection
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Three poignant tales from the internationally acclaimed author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. I Believe In Unicorns A moving story about unity and inspiration in the face of destruction. Tomas hates school, hates books and hates stories. Forced to visit the library, he stops to listen to magical tales that the Unicorn Lady spins. These tales draw him in and are about to change the course of his life for ever... The Mozart Question When Lesley is sent to Venice to interview world-renowned violinist Paulo Levi on his fiftieth birthday, she cannot believe her luck. She is told that she can ask him anything at all - except the Mozart question. But it is Paulo himself who decides that the time has come for the truth to be told. And so follows the story of his parents in a Jewish concentration camp, forced to play Mozart violin concert for the enemy; how they watched fellow Jews being led off to their deaths and knew that they were playing for their lives. The Kites Are Flying Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events in the family?s past and begins to understand why Said does not speak. A beautiful selection of short stories that provide the perfect introduction to one of today's most loved storytellers. This paperback book set measures: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.7cm.