Specially commissioned by Michael Morpurgo to mark the 60th anniversary of VE day, this deeply moving collection features stories of war from the most well-loved voices in children's literature, including Michelle Magorian, Celia Rees, George Layton, Robert Westall, Joan Aiken, Eva Ibbotson, Geraldine McCaughrean and other top children's authors.

From World War II to the Crusades, 1970s Beirut to the modern-day Middle East, these vivid stories explore wars throughout history. They examine not only the immediate consequences of war, but also what happens after the fighting is over.

Waiting for Peace: War Stories was originally published as War: Stories of Conflict.

A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.

About the Author
Michael Morpurgo's novels for children have made him one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of his generation. He is the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and The Nestle Smarties Book Prize and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. His novel PRIVATE PEACEFUL, about two brothers serving in the First World War, featured on the shortlists of four major literary prizes. From 2003-2005 he was the third Children's Laureate. He set up the charity 'Farms for City Children', and for their pioneering work, he and his wife were awarded the MBE in 1999.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529042979
Author Michael Morpurgo
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 194g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 19mm