This is an exciting adventure and friendship story by a much-loved, award
winning author. Gracie and her friend, Daniel have always been warned to stay
away from the Birdman and his side of the island. But then, they find a message
in the sand and discover the Birdman is not who they thought. They build up a
lovely friendship with him, but when the children get stranded on Samson Island
they dont know whether to believe the birdmans story that the island is
cursed. Set on a remote island against the backdrop of World War I, this story
will captivate and delight young readers.

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo: The Master Storyteller. Former Childrens Laureate Michael
Morpurgo needs no introduction. One of the most successful childrens authors
in the country, and loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Michael has
written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award,
the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrens Book Award and has been short-listed
for the Carnegie Medal four times. His novels have been adapted for film (My
Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came) and stage (most recently, Kensukes Kingdom
for the Polka Theatre and Why the Whales Came by for Alibi.)