Book description
A tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run.
Harry is in trouble at school, and doesn't like his stepfather or the new baby. Then…
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1 author picked Mr. Nobody's Eyes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’m a sucker for anything about chimps!
Set in post-war England, this charming story focuses on the relationship between 10-year-old Henry and Ocky, a mischievous chimpanzee he ‘accidentally’ steals from Mr Nobody at Blondini’s Circus.
After trouble at school and at home, and with the threat of having his secret friend discovered, Harry runs away with Ocky. Following a series of adventures, ending with a perilous situation at the seaside, Harry realises that not only is Ocky precious to Mr Nobody, but he is precious to his family too.
From Helen's list on circus stories for readers eight and up.
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