Books like The Marble Crusher by Michael Morpurgo
When Albert starts at new school, he is captivated by Sid’s imaginative stories. One day Sid concocts a fantastical and terrifying tale of a Japanese super‑efficient marble‑crushing machine. The story explores friendship, imagination and the line between fantasy and reality in a school setting.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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