Poppy Field

 A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history.Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamedup with the Royal British Legion to tell an original storythat explains the meaning behind the poppy.In Flanders' fields, young Martens knows his family's story, forit is as precious as the faded poem hanging in their home. Froma poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an unexpected meetingof strangers, to a father's tragic death many decades aftertreaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family in profoundways - it is their history as much as any nation's.They remember.They grieve.They honour the past.This book also includes a full-colour, illustrated afterwordthat explains the history that inspired the story.�1 per hardback from the sale of POPPY FIELD in the UK willbe paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives itstaxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279)A beautiful celebration of the history of the poppyWritten by the bestselling author of War Horse, MichaelMorpurgoIncludes full-colour illustrations by the award-winning MichaelForeman REVIEWS OF POPPY FIELD"this poignant story is ideal to share with young childrento promote discussion about the impact of war and the nature ofremembrance ... beautifully illustrated" BOOKTRUST REVIEWS OF PLEASE WRITE SOON"An important book authored by two legends of British children’sliterature, Please Write Soon should be required readingfor everyone" BOOKTRUST"highly recommended. It doesn't take long to read, but hasa lot to say and has a big impact." Kids Bookreview"a poignant and engaging book." Books forKeeps

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