Michael Morpurgo — Twist of Gold

Kingswood, Kaye & Ward, 1983. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition copy of one of Michael Morpurgo's popular novels for children, this historical tale set during the potato famine. The first edition, first impression.Signed by the author to the title page.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A brilliant historical fiction novel by the former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. 'Twist of Gold' is set during the potato famine, and sees two siblings as they are given one chance to escape the famine and plague in Ireland.Morpurgo has written over a hundred works, mostly for children. He is best known for 'War Horse' and 'Private Peaceful&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with very light bumping to the extremities, heavier to the rear board. A few spots to the fore edge and endpapers. Dust wrapper is smart, with light edge wear, and a few light handling marks, including a couple of spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.