Foreman and Morpurgo are the high priests of collaboration, understanding how to grab the reader tight from the first page

A breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-wracking climax

Beautiful seascapes by Michael Foreman.

This story, with its stunning illustrations, will delight all animal lovers

A lyrical book, perfect for bedtime.

This is a satisfying adventure-tale of a seldom-featured species . . .

Featured in the Summer Books section.

It's an exciting tale, beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman.

A breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-racking climax.

Featured in Christmas round up: Comes beautifully illustrated...there's always depth to Morpurgo's writing, always an enticing richness, and this little exploration of independence and growing up should delight time and time again.

Short review

Michael Morpurgo's choice of words is so satisfying for a small child to listen to...Michael Foreman provides exciting and simple pictures.

Enchanting words equally matched with pictures by Michael Foreman.

...this successful partnership has come up with yet another fine story...

The tale is carefully and beautifully told in language that at times reads almost like poetry.