When Fishes Flew: The Story Of Elena’s War (9 to 12 years)
Australian-Greek girl Nandi travels to her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, and discovers — through a friendship with an extremely unusual flying fish — the extraordinary story of her great-aunt Elena; of how she fell in love, in the hardest of times, and how of how she became an unsung hero of World War II.
But Elena has gone missing, and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Elena was an even greater hero than she thought — and still is Nandi’s story is a beautiful and inspiring tale of personal discovery, of love and place and belonging, threaded through with the quiet heroism of everyday people.
Stunningly illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist George Butler, and full of magic, myth and mystery, it is a classic Morpurgo novel that will move and thrill every reader who loved Private Peaceful and War Horse, and combines all the hallmarks of this beloved master storyteller.
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Pages: 240 pp
Format: Paperback
Age Guidance
9 to 12 years
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Country of Origin
UK
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