It was interesting to read one that wasn't set during a historic event as such, and it was nice having no clue what was going to happen next! They currently own three farms where over 2000 children a year stay for a week and experience the countryside by taking part in purposeful farmwork. They have four milking cows, which is enough to keep the entire population of the island supplied with milk. England's children's laureate Michael Morpurgo retells this classic medieval tale with illustrations by Michael Foreman.

Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo - Publishers Weekly The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo - Publishers Weekly

A story where they are just about to give up when they are reminded that good things come to those who wait. A poignant, but also slightly underwhelming Victorian tale of how a remote group of islanders (in the South West of England) were saved by the wreck of the Zanzibar, as recounted after the funeral of an island family's matriarch.

She is very brave and is willing to wait for Billy on Bryher when everyone is leaving, even though she knows that she might die waiting. I recommend The Wreck of Zanzibar to someone who is fan of Michael Morpurgo, someone who wants a short read or someone who just needs a book! They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. On saying this, discussing Billy's adventures would be exciting for children and perhaps the simple and rather dull aspect of life on the Scilly Isles at the turn of the 20th century was a true reflection.

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The story begins with Michael's great aunt Laura who has just passed away, who has left him her diaries for him to read. The Graphic is known for its coverage of of the following subjects: The Wars, Ships, Boats, Guns, Sailing, Portraits, Fine Art, Old and Antique Prints, Wood Cut, Wood Engravings, Early Photographs, Victorian Life, Victorian Culture, Kings, Queens, Royalty, Travels, Adventures, Natural History, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Fishing, Hunting, Shooting, Fox Hunting, Sprts including Tennis, Cricket, Football, Horse Racing etc.It's a small, distant story, and it does have a very significant (and, as it transpires, titular) turtle storyline so if you happen to find those traumatic, even by mention, this might cause more strife than you were expecting.