A Medal for Leroy
by Michael Morpurgo
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Pub Date Jan 14 2014 | Archive Date Nov 16 2013
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Feiwel & Friends
Description
When Michael’s aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter entitled, “Who I
am, what I’ve done, and who you are.”
It reveals a story that will change
everything. It starts with Michael’s grandfather, Leroy, a black officer in WWI
who charged into a battle zone not once, but three times to save wounded men.
His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery,
but because of racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now, it’s up to
Michael to change that.
Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the
first black officer in the British Army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo
delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Morpurgo, a Member of the Order of the British Empire, is the author of over 100 children's books, including An Elephant in the Garden and Shadow. His recent bestseller here and in Britain, War Horse, debuted on Broadway in 2011, and is now a film by Steven Spielberg.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781250039804 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
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