An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, Lucky

Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heartGuardian

Robbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving his dog, Lucky. He can hear the world around him, but he cant move or speak.

Everyone comes to visit Robbie, even a famous Chelsea footballer, but nothing is working. Until one day, against the rules, Dad brings Lucky to the hospital. Can Lucky help to bring Robbie back?

Michael Morpurgos book There Once is a Queen was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022.

Review

Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heartGuardian

Morpurgo crams a great deal of emotion into this beautifully told short novel LoveReading4Kids

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preachingGuardian

Champagne quality over a wide range of subjectsDaily Telegraph

There are few childrens writers as compelling as Michael MorpurgoDaily Express

Book Description

A heart-warming story for children about a boy and his dog

About the Author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 childrens 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 20032005 he was Childrens Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michaels 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.