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Tales of Amazing Animal Heroes

With an introduction from Michael Morpurgo

Mike Unwin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:10th Oct '19

Should be back in stock very soon

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These are the real-life stories of animal heroes. Uplifting stories taken from around the globe and throughout history.

With an introduction from Michael Morpurgo.

The boy untied the sack and, to everyone's amazement, out tumbled a little furry bear cub...

Have you ever heard of mountain-climbing elephants?
Could a brave dog make a parachute jump?

Featuring over thirty true tales of incredible animal heroes, uncover the stories of:

Heroic bears
Drone-catching eagles
Diving dolphins
Sassy cats
And much, MUCH more!


This book brings you the heart-wrenching real stories of the animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives.

When caught in human conflicts, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort. Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants, to a guide dog in the Twin Towers - and uncover 34 amazing real animal stories.

ISBN: 9780241377086

Dimensions: 254mm x 190mm x 16mm

Weight: 560g

96 pages