Books like I believe in unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
In this reflective tale, an adult narrator recounts his experience as an eight‑year‑old, when he first came to believe in unicorns. He also remembers how, even in the chaos of war, the presence of books and storytelling taught him the importance of hope and imagination. Through memories of military occupation and the destruction that followed, the story highlights the power of literature to sustain the human spirit.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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