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Favourite Cat Stories: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Kaspar and The Butterfly Lion - Michael Morpurgo

By Michael Morpurgo

Release Date: 2014-05-08

Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids

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Three beautiful tales for all feline-lovers told by the nationā€™s favourite storyteller including wartime kittens and African lion cubs.

ā€˜The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tipsā€™:
In 1943, Lily Treganza was living in a sleepy seaside village, scarcely touched by the war. But all that was soon to changeā€¦

ā€˜Kasparā€™:
Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket ā€“ Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who carried him in. Johnny was a bellboy, you see, and he carried all of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room, including this very special cat!

ā€˜The Butterfly Lionā€™:
When Bertie is a little boy, he rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus.
Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

Reviews

ā€œA master storyteller at his bestā€ The Sunday Times

Praise for Shadow:
ā€œAs ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.ā€ Amanda Craig in the Times

ā€œThe Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts ā€“ both young and old.ā€ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

Praise for ā€˜The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tipsā€™:

"ā€¦Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best." Sunday Times

"As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding." Evening Standard

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 childrenā€™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 2003ā€“2005 he was Childrenā€™s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michaelā€™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 people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Favourite Cat Stories: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Kaspar and The Butterfly Lion - Michael Morpurgo

By Michael Morpurgo

Release Date: 2014-05-08

Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids

(0 ratings)
Read Download
Three beautiful tales for all feline-lovers told by the nationā€™s favourite storyteller including wartime kittens and African lion cubs.

ā€˜The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tipsā€™:
In 1943, Lily Treganza was living in a sleepy seaside village, scarcely touched by the war. But all that was soon to changeā€¦

ā€˜Kasparā€™:
Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket ā€“ Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who carried him in. Johnny was a bellboy, you see, and he carried all of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room, including this very special cat!

ā€˜The Butterfly Lionā€™:
When Bertie is a little boy, he rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus.
Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

Reviews

ā€œA master storyteller at his bestā€ The Sunday Times

Praise for Shadow:
ā€œAs ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.ā€ Amanda Craig in the Times

ā€œThe Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts ā€“ both young and old.ā€ Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

Praise for ā€˜The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tipsā€™:

"ā€¦Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best." Sunday Times

"As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding." Evening Standard

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 childrenā€™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 2003ā€“2005 he was Childrenā€™s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michaelā€™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 people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

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War Horse

An Elephant in the Garden

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An Eagle in the Snow

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Unforgettable Journeys: Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea, Running Wild and Dear Olly

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Favourite Dog Stories: Shadow, Cool! and Born to Run

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The Classic Morpurgo Collection (Six Novels): Kaspar; Born to Run; The Butterfly Lion; Running Wild; Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea; Farm Boy

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The Snowman

Toto

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Outlaw

Mr Skip

Of Lions and Unicorns: A Lifetime of Tales from the Master Storyteller

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Half a Man

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