Michael Morpurgo spins his magic and invites us to look at something as familiar as springtime with new and loving eyes. Uplifting and enchanting, it is a celebration of life by our master story-teller. -- JOANNA LUMLEY 'This book has the same effect as spring itself, it brings hope and joy. It is full of vibrant colour and most of all, heart and soul.' -- CLARE BALDING Michael Morpurgo's Spring is a delight, just as the season is. It's the voice of a good man talking about things he loves, and in focusing on the spring he doesn't neglect the presence in the past and in the future of the other seasons, and their inevitability., and he's probably done more than anyone to foster these qualities in generations of children, through his books as well as his charity 'Farms for City Children'. But one of his greatest qualities is that he sees things clearly and writes about them well; like Thomas Hardy, "He was a man who used to notice such things." We are all the richer for what he sees. -- PHILIP PULLMAN [ He writes] as if he were personally introducing us to his favourite blossom trees and most beloved birds. As we accompany him on this informal wander, we learn that he often - perhaps unsurprisingly - talks to the trees and sings to 'his' blackbirds... this is a book full of love for, and gentle humour about, the rural lifestyle amid the most cherished of seasons. * COUNTRYLIFE * A lyrical portrait of spring on the Devon farm where the author of Warhorse has lived for nearly half a century. * GUARDIAN, books to look forward to in 2025 * Much-loved British author Morpurgo takes us on a deeper journey of discovery as the frost begins to melt and a world of possibilities unravel around his Devonshire farm. Migrating birds begin returning home to nest after the bitter chill, as wild flowers and trees start to blossom and the days grow longer... Morpurgo's friendly tone gives us an insight into spring on Nethercott Farm, and the circle of life in this season of hope. * DAILY MIRROR *
