Little Manfred
Little Manfred
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Little Manfred

Written by Michael Morpurgo
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7 - 99
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Apr 29, 2025
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A heartwarming story split between 1966 and the Second World War where past and present collide, unlocking memories and reuniting old friends, showing that people can become family, despite the conflicts dividing them. ‘Nobody can balance old and new better, or more convincingly’ Observer Charley and Alex’s mum loves Little Manfred, a wooden toy dog from her childhood. But since Dad broke one of his wheels, Mum has been devastated. Her grief is a mystery to Charley and Alex until one day, when they meet two old men on the beach.As past and present collide, the memories of war come flooding. They tell a story of friends who always find a way back to each other - and, despite their differences, become family.

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friendshipfeelings and emotionssports and recreationwarfootballsocial themestoys, dolls and puppets

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780008638764
    Publication Date
    April 29, 2025
    Publisher
    HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2011
    Page Count
    176
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 99+ years

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