The War of Jenkins' Ear

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Toby Jenkins despises boarding school, where he's nicknamed 'Jinks' and struggles to fit in. His outlook changes upon meeting Christopher, a mysterious boy who claims to be the second coming of Jesus Christ. As tensions escalate into a full-blown conflict between the village 'oiks' and the schoolboy 'toffs', Toby finds himself caught in the crossfire. Can Christopher's extraordinary abilities bring about the miracle Toby so desperately needs?

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.