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The Best of Times

By Michael Morpurgo

Adjectives

heartwarming enchanting uplifting

Genres

Fairy Tales Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

When Prince Frederico and his new bride, Princess, marry, joy fills the kingdom. However, as Christmas nears, a shadow falls over the palace, and the Princess's heart grows heavy. Determined to bring back her happiness, Prince Frederico embarks on a quest to find the perfect story that will heal her sorrow and rekindle the joy in their lives.

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

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2009

Community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 3 readers

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