Respect: The Walter Tull Story
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Respect: The Walter Tull Story
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michaela Morgan
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Illustrated by Karen Donnelly
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781129142
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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| Edition |
4th New edition
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| Illustrations |
8 Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Imprint |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Publication Date |
15 January 2020 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do have each other. And Tully has an amazing talent. Football. But when the First World War begins, Tully must fight for respect on the battlefield not the pitch. Based on the amazing true story of Walter Tull, a First World War hero and one of the first black British professional football players.
Author Biography
Michaela Morgan was born in Manchester and taught for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She was named International Reading Association Children's Choice in 2008 and won the United Kingdom Reading Association's 1995 Award. She has also been a writer in residence in prisons.
Reviews"A very good read ... the Walter Tull story is a really important one" -- Dave Cousins, Five Books "A fascinating and inspirational person that deserved to be better known. As with all Barrington Stoke books, this is a well written, quality text that is accessible for less confident readers" -- Book Blether, Blog
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