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Summary

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army. 
A new novel about identity and loss by bestselling award-winning author of WAR HORSE. 
Michael doesn’t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history. 
A story of love and loss. 
A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is… 
As a historical fiction, A Medal for Leroy by Michael Morpurgo, delves into the military past, revealing a family history that is as surprising as it is moving. The book, a top bestseller, is a testament to the author's ability to weave a story that appeals to both children and adults alike. 
For fans of Katherine Rundell (Rooftoppers), Philip Pullman (The Secret Commonwealth), Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom), Dick King-Smith (Martin's Mice), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).

Duration: about 3 hours (02:30:23)
Publishing date: 2012-09-27; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Young Readers