Cobweb

Cobweb

By Author / Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo, illus Michael Foreman

Genre

Animals

Age range(s)

7+

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN

9780008352134

Format

Hardback

Published

12-09-2024

Synopsis

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers.


"They call me Cobweb. I'll tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do."


Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching.  Cobweb knows nothing of the war - he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits.  But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drover's Dog - herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London.  And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home . . .

Reviews

Mizuki - Age 10

Michael Morpurgo's Cobweb is very engaging and interesting. Telling the adventure of a farm dog, this book has lots of unexpected twists that don't always make much sense! Overall I really enjoyed it and do recommend.

Suggested Reading Age 9+

 

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