The King in the Forest

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A wonderful story written by the Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.One morning, while chopping wood in the forest, Tod notices a small white fawn fleeing the King’s hunt. Swiftl y, Tod gathers the fawn into his arms and runs back to his father’s cottage. As the years go by, the fawn grows into a magnificent white stag, and the bonds between boy and deer grow strong. But Tod has yet to face a great test of his devotion to the THE KING IN THE FOREST.Michael Morpurgo, the bestselling author, has once again created a masterpiece in children's literature with THE KING IN THE FOREST. This short fiction is a beautiful exploration of the bond between a boy and a stag, making it a must-read for kids.For fans of S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The Predator), and Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy). Show more