Bibliograph

The puffin keeper, Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Benji Davies

Type

Label

The puffin keeper, Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Benji Davies

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The puffin keeper

Responsibility statement

Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Benji Davies

Summary

"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...his fond memories of his time at the lighthouse keep him going, even through prison camp"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

pre adolescent

Contributor