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Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew: Stories and Essays from a Writing Life
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Insights into storytelling from a master's perspective.
If you're curious about the weaving of tales and the mind behind them, Michael Morpurgo's "Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew" is a treasure chest. It's not just fiction; it's a glimpse into the inspired alchemy of storytelling. You'd find the essays particularly illuminating if you have an itch for writing or a love for stories that reveal as much about the author as they do about their characters.
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Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew: Stories and Essays from a Writing Life
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ISBN: 9780763636241
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date of Publication: 2009-10-27
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 445 readers)
Description
One of today’s greatest storytellers explores the craft of writing in this collection of stories and essays by Michael Morpurgo.Here is a literary journey that roams from the warmth of Provence in "Meeting Cézanne" to the war-torn town of "I Believe in Unicorns;" from the music-fi lled streets of Venice in "The Mozart Question" to the quiet English marshes of Michael Morpurgo’s hometown in "Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew." Complementing each tale is an original essay revealing the inspiration behind the story or offering a peek into the intricacies of the author’s craft. Readers and writers alike will be intrigued by this unique collection from a teller of tales who has captured hearts around the world.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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