The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
(6 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: HarperCollins
A tragic episode during the Second World War is the basis for this novel by the former Children’s Laureate.
12-year-old Lily’s Devon village is evacuated so that American troops can practise for the D-Day landings on the beach at Slapton Sands. Two American soldiers befriend the girl and try to help her find her beloved cat Tips, who is left behind in the move.
In Lily’s story readers learn of the privation and danger endured by evacuees during WWII as well as the camaraderie between soldiers and civilians.
Moving from the present day to wartime diary and back again, this ultimately uplifting novel illuminates the effects of the fateful events on the lives of those involved and the generations that followed.
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Books by Michael Morpurgo
Some might say that Michael Morpurgo is the nation's storyteller. A titan of literature, children all over the planet love and devour his books.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Lola, 25 April 2024
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Lily tregenza was a tremendous main character in this book. My favourite character is characteristic Adie (adolphus) who helps lily to find her lost cat. This book is practically treasure!
Martha, 12 May 2020
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I loved this book and I literally couldn’t put it down😁!
Sebastian, 11 September 2019
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It is a very good story it is a page turner
jackie, 14 October 2016
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This is the best book I have read.
Sam, 12 June 2016
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I finished this this morning and I totally loved it. Michael Morpurgo must be my favourite author. This story includes a war-time diary read by Michael Tregenza, or Boowie. Recommended for children/adults aged 8/9+.
saphirathedragon, 18 December 2014
I think that this is a wonderful and fascinating book that is great for children learning about world war 2 but is also quite sad and emotional.