A Medal for Leroy: Michael Morpurgo

Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army.

A novel about families, identity and loss by bestselling award-winning author of War Horse.
Michael doesn`t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn`t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history.

A story of love and loss.

A story that will change everything - and reveal to Michael who he really is…