The Fox and the Ghost King
A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory…
‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’ Guardian
In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free.
With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?
'A heart-warming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike' Guardian -
”'A charming adventure . . . Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life” - Daily Mail
'This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history' Booktrust -
'A charming and witty story' LoveReading4Kids -
Praise for Michael Morpurgo: -
”'Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching” - Guardian
”'Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects” - Daily Telegraph
”'There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo” - Daily Express
”'Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative” - Elizabeth Reilly, British Council
”'The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers” - Guardian