{"product_id":"9780008352172_cobweb-a-heart-warming-new-story-of-bravery-friendship-and-an-incredible-journey-for-children-and-adults-everywhere-from-the-bestselling-author-of-war-horse","title":"Cobweb: A heart-warming new story of bravery, friendship, and an incredible journey, for children and adults everywhere from the bestselling author of WAR HORSE.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA 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. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Thank goodness for Michael Morpurgo' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'Moving, unique and utterly charming. This is why Michael Morpurgo is the nation's favourite storyteller' Hannah Gold, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003e“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.”\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobweb knows nothing of the war – he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 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 …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a best-seller, Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo is a historical fiction that captivates the reader with its unique perspective of a dog's life during the Napoleonic wars. The story, filled with military undertones and a deep understanding of animals, is a top pick for juvenile readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins Children’s 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Morpurgo, Read by Iestyn Arwel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889511583893,"sku":"9780008352172","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008352172.jpg?v=1776887858","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008352172_cobweb-a-heart-warming-new-story-of-bravery-friendship-and-an-incredible-journey-for-children-and-adults-everywhere-from-the-bestselling-author-of-war-horse","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}