Boy Giant -- Michael Morpurgo

<p> <strong>A stunning story of hope, humanity, friendship and high-seas adventure, inspired by <em>Gulliver's Travels</em></strong> </p><p> <strong>'A sparkling adventure . . . deeply vital for our times' <em>LoveReading4Kids</em></strong> </p><p>Having fled war-torn Afghanistan in a boat now sure to sink, refugee Omar prepares to be lost to the waves. But then he wakes up, on a beach, surrounded by people each no bigger than his baby finger.</p><p>As it turns out, these little people need saving just as much as he does. Can this giant bring peace? And will he ever find his way back to his mum?</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Michael Morpurgo<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins Children's Books<br><b>Published:</b> 03/18/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 288<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780008638702<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children's books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003-2005 he was Children's Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael's books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million p