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On Angel Wings
By Morpurgo, Michael
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76363-466-7
- Publisher
- Candlewick
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Gr 3-5 Grandpas tale is a fondly remembered Christmas tradition, though as his grandchildren grow up it seems too fantastical to be true. The story he tells is of his boyhood recollection of being with the adult shepherds when the angel Gabriel appeared and told them of the Baby Jesuss birth and directing them to follow the star in the East. The adults follow and leave the boy behind to mind th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2007
Morpurgo's exhilarating version of the Nativity story features the traditional elements of angels bringing tidings of great joy and shepherds watching over their flock by night—but also takes several startling departures from the norm. The angel Gabriel, for instance, is here both messenger and flying transpo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Starred Review on January 1, 2007
Morpurgo's exhilarating Nativity story features traditional elements but also takes startling departures. A colloquial tone doesn't feel irrever...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
