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Farm Boy

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Summary

Read by Derek Jacobi and Michael Morpurgo

Set on a farm in rural Devon, this is a collection of Grandpa’s reminiscences and stories as told to his grandson. Grandpa’s nature and his touching relationship with the boy is evoked superbly by Michael Morpurgo’s writing.

This two-voice read brings the characters to life as the story of Grandpa’s ‘shame’ (the fact that he cannot read and write) unfolds.

Derek Jacobi is sensitive and compelling in the role of Grandpa, inspiring a true sense of achievement and triumph as he finally tells his own story in his own words.

©2010 Michael Morpurgo (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

‘Here is a very important book, combining the very best of storytelling and illustration.’
JUNIOR EDUCATION

‘If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely is one of them.’ Daily Mail

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Brilliant! Just to brilliant!

I think this is a lot easier to understand that war horse but it's a sequel so you have to listen to war horse but 5 star from me!

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beautifully presented

lovely little story. the last part finishes it all off lovely. would listen again to this book

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Good, but not as good as War Horse

What did you like best about Farm Boy? What did you like least?

It was enjoyable but as a sequel to War Horse, not as exciting and interesting so we were a little bit disappointed.

What about Derek Jacobi’s performance did you like?

Great voice, excellent performance.

Do you think Farm Boy needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No - but listen to War Horse!

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Excellent

A brilliant follow up to War Horse and brings it to a close in a warm and suitable way ending

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Not as good as War Horse, but a nice follow up.

It's a short story following on from war horse. The story is nice, though not nearly as good as war horse.

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Great read

Lovely story and a great read, my daughter has also read it and thoroughly enjoyed it too.

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Not on a par with War Horse.. More for children

A little disappointed as I downloaded this immediately after listening to war horse, but this story is not as engaging and I believe aimed more for Mr Morpurgo's younger audience.

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Beautiful story

Derek Jacobi narrates brilliantly. Switching between accents remarkably well, he's such an excellent actor.
This book is a wonderful follow-up to War Horse, felt like a conclusion. Short and very sweet. Some folk are comparing it to War Horse, I think that's unfair. Each book has its own special qualities.

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Escape to the countryside...

Great story for those who have an interest in rural life and living by the rhythms of the land. Full of quaint morals like a tractor will never be as good a company as a horse but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it the same care and attention. Great listen with an elderly relative as the themes triggered lots of talking points. Only criticism is the triumphant music that interludes the three parts.

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Farm boy

I am a little disappointed with this story having listened to some of his other books but I am sure his other book will come up to search.

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