Michael Morpurgo Box Set - 16 Books RRP £ 84.99: Why the Whales Came, Mr Nobody's Eyes, Kensuke's Kingdom, Long Way Home, Escape from Shangri-La, Dear Olly, Toro! Toro!, Cool!, The Butterfly Lion, Private Peaceful (WarHorse, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, King of the Cloud Forests, Kaspar Prince of Cats, Born to Run & The Amazing Adventures of Adolphus Tips)

All your favourite Michael Murpurgo stories in a box. This box set represents superb value for money. If you don't know Morpurgo's work, you're in for a treat. He writes griping true to life stories, often about someone in a perilous situation. He has an amazing gift for evoking places and situations. He doesn't shy away from life's scarier aspects, and we share the lead character's journey to come through their trials and tribulations. The most outstanding aspect of his writing is how it weaves in with history, current affairs & relationships. Readers learn about life in World War II (Adolphus Tips)for example, without it feeling like learning. He's a favourite with teachers and school children alike. Our kids devour the books like sweets. Don't dismiss him as a writer of kids fiction though, these books have had my burly engineer husband in tears when he's read them along with the children. We bought this box set for my childless sister's fortieth. She adored it, and now feels she can share reading with our children. They are in my eyes classic books already, which I hope to read with my grandchildren one day.

Another great children's author this collection is various animal stories and well worth a read. My daughter and I both love reading these stories and would Highly recommended these books. Michael Murpurgo is a great author.

The books I hope encourages the children to carry on reading

This is a book recommended by the teacher, and the children like it very much. But the packaging on the outside of the book is broken. I repack it.

Great value. Arrived in a plastic bag so perhaps not the best for transit. Box a little used but books inside were in great condition. I was splitting the box anyway so suited my use. Thanks.

Brought these for my son, how can you go wrong when you purchase 16 books at a great knock down price. There is a great mix of books to cater for everyone's taste and Michael Morpurgo is a excellent award winning author. My son loves them and now reads every night before bed !! What more can any parent want ?? The only negative thing is that we do not get a case to store all the book in.

Box was damaged and looked a bit tatty but books ok

Perfect for 7 and 9 year old grandsons. They love the books. Delivered speedily and in perfect condition. Top marks.