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The Kites Are Flying!

Name: The Kites Are Flying!
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
ISBN: 9781406367317

By Michael Morpurgo

A mute boy’s kites help a journalist uncover the heartbreaking secret behind his silence.

poignant hopeful thought-provoking

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.5

From 4 readers

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Kites Are Flying! about?

Journalist Max travels to the West Bank to document life amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There, he befriends Said, a mute Palestinian boy who expresses himself through crafting kites. As their friendship deepens, Max uncovers the tragic events that silenced Said, leading to a poignant tale of loss, hope, and the enduring human spirit.

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.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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