Michael Morpurgo
Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever
Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever
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Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman's Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is a 2022 Financial Times Book of the Year that celebrates the iconic train and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. The book pays tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War and is written and illustrated by national treasures.
Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
An inspiring tale from the collaborative efforts of Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman, "Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever" delves into the captivating world of the iconic Flying Scotsman train and its most devoted fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of Flying Scotsman, as her father is the renowned train driver, and her favorite birthday tradition involves visiting him at work. However, as Flying Scotsman departs each time, Iris yearns to experience the thrill of being in the driver's cab, just like her dad. Undeterred by this longing, Iris embarks on a remarkable journey alongside her family, published in association with the National Railway Museum, York. Through "Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever," readers are transported back to the golden age of steam travel, paying homage to the remarkable women who played a pivotal role in keeping the railways operational during the Second World War. The story is filled with warmth and joy, brought to life through the captivating illustrations of national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman.
Weight: 412g
Dimension: 221 x 297 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500652947
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