Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever

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Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman chart a twentieth- century history of Flying Scotsman through Iris’s story, which travels through her work in the second world war, to the train’s international journeys too. Michael Morpurgo, aided by Michael Foreman's luminous watercolour work, sings an eloquent hymn to the golden age of steam' - Financial Times 'A spunky heroine and a mighty train combine forces to challenge notions of gender roles and will encourage all readers to hold fast to their dreams.

There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors.Michael Foreman is an internationally renowned, multi award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. This book tells the inspiring tale of a young woman following her dreams in the golden age of steam travel – with beautiful illustrations throughout. The picture book is perfect for train buffs of all ages over five and makes for great reading with parents, grandparents, guardians and teachers.

Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman collaborate on a centenary story about the world famous, record breaking train. Yesterday a parent came over to tell me how impressed she was by the book fair and that you did a fabulous job of selling the books to the children first. It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class—the most powerful locomotives used by the LNER at the time. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling.Your words, like your reviews, bring books to life and give them a voice before the front cover is even turned.

He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse , and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003. With ‘ men needed to go and fight in the army, the airforce or the navy- women were needed to work on the railways’. An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the world's most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War.

Alongside the fictional story, we’re treated to information about Flying Scotsman’s records and reputation. Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is a lovely story about a little girl who dreams of working on the footplate of Flying Scotsman just like her Dad.