Not Bad For A Bad Lad
a story of friendship, hope and second chances
Published on 1. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-1-84877-320-2 (ISBN)
Description
When a young boy gets a reputation for being naughty at school, he reacts by being the bad lad that everyone expects. Leaving school at fourteen, he becomes a thief and eventually ends up in Hollesley Prison. But Mr Alfie, the stable manager, decides to give the boy a chance, letting him look after the horses. It turns out that his skill with horses saves him from a life of crime: on leaving prison, he manages to get a job working with horses in the army, and eventually achieves his dream of becoming a drum major.
Reviews / Votes
"A classic collaboration and a tale of redemption" The Bookseller "Morpurgo and Foreman weave an inspiring tale about what happens when someone is shown how to follow their dreams" Young Writer "Warm, thoughtful and beautifully illustrated" ReadingZoneMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Templar Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 8 mm
Thickness: 128 mm
Weight
115 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84877-320-2 (9781848773202)
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Persons
Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK's best-loved authors and a former Children's
Laureate. He has written over 120 books for children including Kensuke's Kingdom
and War Horse. His wife, Clare Morpurgo, is the daughter of Allen Lane, founder of
Penguin Books. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Michael Foreman (born 21 March 1938) is one of the UK's best-known and most prolific creators of children's books. He won the 1982 and 1989 Kate Greenaway Medals for British children's book illustration and he was a commended runner-up five times. For his contribution as a children's illustrator, he was the UK nominee in 1988 and again in 2010 for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books internationally. Michael was awarded the OBE in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to literature.
Laureate. He has written over 120 books for children including Kensuke's Kingdom
and War Horse. His wife, Clare Morpurgo, is the daughter of Allen Lane, founder of
Penguin Books. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Michael Foreman (born 21 March 1938) is one of the UK's best-known and most prolific creators of children's books. He won the 1982 and 1989 Kate Greenaway Medals for British children's book illustration and he was a commended runner-up five times. For his contribution as a children's illustrator, he was the UK nominee in 1988 and again in 2010 for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books internationally. Michael was awarded the OBE in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to literature.