When Fishes Flew

The Story of Elena’s War

Michael Morpurgo

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HarperCollins
27 February 2025

Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Family & home stories (Children's&YA)

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War – from the master storyteller

‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

At her ancestors’ home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.

But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought – and still is . . .

By: Michael Morpurgo
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9780008638610
ISBN 10: 0008638616
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.