{"product_id":"9781399728843","title":"Spring","description":"Author: Michael Morpurgo\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781399728843\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 24 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY - MICHAEL MORPURGO'S FIRST BOOK OF ADULT NON-FICTION IN FORTY YEARS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A joyous meditation on the season of new beginnings' \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Uplifting and enchanting.' JOANNA LUMLEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eSpring\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight. We are all the richer for what he sees.' PHILIP PULLMAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Morpurgo has lived on a farm deep in rural Devon for more than forty years. In \u003ci\u003eSpring,\u003c\/i\u003e he observes the season unfold around him, as fragile new shoots emerge, buds turn to blossom and grey skies give way to blue.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the natural world shakes off a long winter, Michael watches lambs being born on the farm, delights in a fanfare of bluebells in the woods, and sings to the birds, dressed in his wellies and dressing gown. He shares small moments of joy found in the back garden, as well as more dramatic encounters with sparrowhawks, hares and otters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  With new poems and reminiscences about childhood and springs gone by, this is an enchanting memoir of a season from one of the world's best-loved authors.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Full of vibrant colour and most of all, heart and soul.' CLARE BALDING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A book full of love for, and gentle humour about, the rural lifestyle amid the most cherished of seasons.' \u003ci\u003eCOUNTRYLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A reflective read - a gentle nostalgic step back in time to his life and his observations about how some things change and others don't.' \u003ci\u003eDAILY MIRROR\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713711362206,"sku":"ADS-9781399728843","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781399728843.jpg?v=1776038989","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781399728843","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}