Half a Man
Sir Michael Morpurgo, Gemma O’Callaghan
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- History Time - blasts from the past
Average rating
Revered War Horse author Michael Morpurgo remembers the post-war Britain of his childhood in an unflinching and poignant tale inspired by the tireless work of one WWII plastic surgeon. A poignant tale of the physical and mental scars of war from the acclaimed author of War Horse, illustrated by a talented new screen printer. From a young age, Michael was both fascinated by and afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa’s ship was torpedoed during the Second World War, leaving him with terrible burns. Every time he came to stay, Michael was warned by his mother that he must not stare; must not make too much noise; must not ask Grandpa about his past. As he grows older, Michael stays with his grandfather during the summer holidays, and as he finally learns the story behind Grandpa's injuries, he gets to know the real man behind the solemn figure from his childhood. Michael can see beyond the burns, and this gives him the power to begin healing some of the scars that have divided his family for so long.
Reviews
Love how it described granpas feelings. It was amazing to get to know his story and about his friend Jim. It was one of my favourite books. It was beautiful how he sent a letter to michael
Queen Cynthia Foxtail 15.07.2021
I've read this one a few times it's so touching I love reading about Tom's nightmare. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading Michael Morpurgo's books.
Anonymous 06.08.2020
Michael kept having dreams about his grandfather. One day they went to visit him in the Isles Of Scilly. His grandfather had scars all over his face, he nearly had no lip and his ear was nothing but a hole. Michael never talked to his grandfather much but was gradually talking to him more everyday. Michael always wanted to know what happened to Grandfather and where is my Grandmother and why doesn't he ever see her. But he never wanted to ask him as he didn't want to make him upset. Does or doesn't Michael ever get to know what happened to his Grandfather and where his Grandmother is and why he doesn't ever get to see her? I loved this book and would recommend it for 8+ children as it was a bit sad. I hope you enjoy reading this book and find out if Michael ever gets answers to al his questions!
Anonymous 06.08.2016
