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A Medal for Leroy

Author: Michael Morpurgo

A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy

$9.99

About This Book

When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything.

It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a...

Page Count
144
Genre
On Sale
01/14/2014
Age Range
10-14

Book Details

When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything.

It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that.

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

Imprint Publisher

Feiwel & Friends

ISBN

9781466856967

In The News

“The novel's elegant structure and quiet, retrospective narration--both Michael's and Martha's--bolster this story about the importance of knowing the truth about one's heritage.” —Publishers Weekly

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A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy

$9.99