When Fishes Flew: The Story Of Elena's War

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the master storyteller

‘Morpurgo has the power to captivate, to make the incredible a reality' The Times, Children's Book of the WeekAt her ancestors' home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers the extraordinary story of her Auntie Ellie; of how she fell in love and how she became an unsung hero of the Second World War.But Ellie has gone missing and Nandi has to find her. In her search, she will discover that Ellie was an even greater hero than she thought - and still is . . .

About the author

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.