Books like The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo’s whimsical tale follows a family of foxes who live in a snug den under a garden shed and share a passion for football. When their favourite team struggles, their dreams seem doomed. The story turns when a boy finds the ghost of a king buried beneath a car park. The king, eager for freedom, offers to grant one wish. With this extraordinary chance, the foxes’ hopes for victory might finally come true, blending humor, friendship and the spirit of teamwork in a playful setting of England’s football culture.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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