The Puffin Keeper
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The Puffin Keeper
Narrated by:
Hugh Laurie
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Narrated by:
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Hugh Laurie
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Michael Morpurgo
As a child, Allen is saved from a nautical disaster by Benjamin Postlethwaite, a solitary lighthouse keeper. Years later, Allen returns to the lighthouse, and the two nurse an injured young puffin back to health. When Allen is called up to fight in World War Two, he's not sure he'll see his mother or Benjamin again, but his fond memories of his time at the lighthouse keep him going, even through prison camp.
Allen and Ben's enduring friendship over the years is the basis for this story about friendship, art, war and an incredibly adorable puffin. From masterful storyteller Michael Morpurgo and world-class illustrator Benji Davies comes this truly beautiful tale which will enchant readers of all ages.
Critic reviews
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle-Grade Historical Fiction of 2022
"Propelled by the sumptuous full-color art of Benji Davies, The Puffin Keeper is a page turner young readers can finish curled up on the couch over one stormy afternoon." —New York Times
"[I]n this winning story of an enduring friendship . . . Morpugo’s spare, deeply felt prose, with undercurrents of the otherworldly . . . creates an irresistible momentum for this elegant story of the sea and a destiny fulfilled." —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"A memorable story of the healing powers of art, nature, and human kindness." —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"Delivers adventure and charm in spades." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“Highly recommended, this novel provides a setting for numerous adventures for the young adult reader.” —Historical Novel Society
"An old-fashioned story in the very best sense, The Puffin Keeper also has unquestionable value today." —Imaginary Elevators
"The Puffin Keeper . . . is an interesting story generally well told and nicely illustrated." —CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"The Puffin Keeper is an emotional tale of people and creatures who forge joyful bonds, endure storms and carry on . . . Davies' depictions of human characters are nicely expressive, and the puffins are both accurate and adorable." —BookPage
"This is a grand adventure for young readers, boys and girls alike, but there are many moral lessons within like paying back someone who helped you." —Story Monsters Ink
"Propelled by the sumptuous full-color art of Benji Davies, The Puffin Keeper is a page turner young readers can finish curled up on the couch over one stormy afternoon." —New York Times
"[I]n this winning story of an enduring friendship . . . Morpugo’s spare, deeply felt prose, with undercurrents of the otherworldly . . . creates an irresistible momentum for this elegant story of the sea and a destiny fulfilled." —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"A memorable story of the healing powers of art, nature, and human kindness." —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"Delivers adventure and charm in spades." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“Highly recommended, this novel provides a setting for numerous adventures for the young adult reader.” —Historical Novel Society
"An old-fashioned story in the very best sense, The Puffin Keeper also has unquestionable value today." —Imaginary Elevators
"The Puffin Keeper . . . is an interesting story generally well told and nicely illustrated." —CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"The Puffin Keeper is an emotional tale of people and creatures who forge joyful bonds, endure storms and carry on . . . Davies' depictions of human characters are nicely expressive, and the puffins are both accurate and adorable." —BookPage
"This is a grand adventure for young readers, boys and girls alike, but there are many moral lessons within like paying back someone who helped you." —Story Monsters Ink
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