- Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Boy Giant

By Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Michael Foreman

A stunning story of hope, humanity, friendship and high-seas adventure, inspired by Gulliver’s Travels

‘A sparkling adventure . . . deeply vital for our times’ LoveReading4Kids

Having fled war-torn Afghanistan in a boat now sure to sink, refugee Omar prepares to be lost to the waves. But then he wakes up, on a beach, surrounded by people each no bigger than his baby finger.

As it turns out, these little people need saving just as much as he does. Can this giant bring peace? And will he ever find his way back to his mum?

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Paperback
Ageband: 8 to 14
Release Date: 16 Jan 2025
Pages: 288
ISBN: 978-0-00-863870-2
Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

”'A sparkling adventure . . . deeply vital for our times” - LoveReading4Kids

”'Reminds us of the importance of compromise, friendship, forgiveness and coming together again, even though we may disagree with each other . . . A hopeful book and also a rollicking adventure. Omar is a wonderful hero for our time” - BookTrust