7/30
Twist of gold
Michael Morpurgo
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
Sean, Annie and their mother were very poor and hungry due to the war. Their Father had gone to America and promised to come back to get them and bring them to America. One day Sean met a soldier down at the stream. Their Mother had always said don't talk to soldiers but this one seemed different. He gave Sean a couple of biscuits and said he would do this every day. The soldier taught Sean how to fish for eels. The man realised they were starving and decided to come to their house one evening to talk to their mum. The next day Sean and Annie were on horse back with the soldier to go to America as the plague was coming to their town. There mother couldn't go with them as she was to weak and starving but she gave them the families golden torc which has been passed down through their family and believed to give good luck. Sean and Annie travelled across rough seas meeting a friend and fine fiddle player. When finally they see America the sky was red - a sign of danger. The ship was rocking badly and ended up crashing on the rocks. Sean and Annie were both survivors. Once they had reached the shore Sean and Annie went on many adventures to try and get to their father.
I recommend this book for those who like adventure. I would rate this book a 9/10.
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