Poppy Field

An illustrated story by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman explains the meaning behind the poppy. In Flanders Fields, Martens learns his family's story, which is as precious as the faded poem hanging in their home. The book also includes a full-color, illustrated afterword that explains the history that inspired the story. 50p per paperback from the sale of POPPY FIELD in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

In the heart of Flanders' fields, a young boy named Martens holds a cherished family story, as precious as the faded poem that hangs in their home. From a humble beginning, where a young girl offers solace to a grieving soldier, to an unexpected encounter between strangers, to a tragic loss that echoes across decades after the treaties were signed, war has left an indelible mark on Martens' family, shaping their history as deeply as any nation's. They cherish the memories, they grieve the losses, and they uphold the legacy of their past. This book also features a captivating full-color illustrated afterword that delves into the historical inspiration behind the story. For every paperback sold of "POPPY FIELD" in the UK, 50 pence will be donated to Royal British Legion Trading Limited, which in turn allocates its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity No. 219279).

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 270 x 209 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702319044