{"product_id":"my-friend-walter-9780008640835","title":"My Friend Walter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMy Friend Walter is a hilarious story of history come to life, from the author of War Horse. Bess meets Sir Walter Raleigh's ghost and finds out she's his ancestor, but how will she explain him to her family? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delightful historical narrative comes to life in the pages of \"My Friend Walter,\" a captivating tale penned by the acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo, best known for his masterpiece \"War Horse.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiving with a ghost, even if it's a dear friend, can present its own set of challenges, as I soon discovered. Take, for instance, the legendary Sir Walter Raleigh, who famously placed his cloak in a puddle to allow Queen Elizabeth I to walk across it. Little did Bess know that she would encounter the ghost of this remarkable man!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Bess embarks on a remarkable journey with Sir Walter's ghost, she uncovers a surprising truth: she is his ancestor! But how will she explain this extraordinary revelation to her family? Especially when Sir Walter causes mischief, such as breaking her brother's fishing rod, stealing a horse, and even smoking cigars in her room?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"My Friend Walter\" is a truly unique and humorous story, perfectly suited for reluctant readers. It showcases Michael Morpurgo's exceptional storytelling skills and his ability to captivate young minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith over one hundred books to his name, Michael Morpurgo has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award, and four short-listings for the Carnegie Medal. His literary prowess and ability to engage readers of all ages have solidified his status as a beloved and influential author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the pages of \"My Friend Walter,\" readers are invited to embark on a laughter-filled adventure alongside Bess and Sir Walter's ghost. It's a story that will leave you smiling, and perhaps even contemplating the fascinating connections between our past and our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 198 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008640835\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45289884745978,"sku":"9780008640835","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1705687790185_book.jpg?v=1705821752","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/my-friend-walter-9780008640835","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}