A Medal for Leroy

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Morpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events.” - The Observer Review

A Medal for Leroy - Michael Morpurgo A Medal for Leroy - Michael Morpurgo

Rejected by her parents, the pregnant woman and her fraternal twin set up housekeeping on their own, struggling to make ends meet and claiming the baby is adopted. It is a fiction the sisters are able to maintain their entire lives. Their grandson discovers the truth accidentally, in a hand-written account that is cleverly hidden behind a photograph of his father, the "adopted" son. Now all the family secrets are in the open, and the youngster must deal with the fall-out. Family secrets exist in every family, but those of Michael's family are HUGE, and Michael is not sure what to do with them once he unearths them. Scott Shane's outstanding work Flee North tells the little-known tale of an unlikely partnership ...

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Michael’s father was brought up by Aunty Snowdrop and Aunty Pish until he left to join the air force and was killed in World War II. Michael has always wanted to know more about his father, but when he discovers Aunty Snowdrop’s notebook hidden behind his father’s photo, he realises his life is about to change forever. Tull’s exceptional talent for football and his cool gallantry in battle are recognisable qualities in the character of Leroy.

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