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The Fox and the Ghost King

By: Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Jot Davies
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Summary

A delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

“Every fox in the whole town, in the whole country just about, is a football fan… And we all have an impossible dream.”

In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football – all foxes do. But their favourite team keeps losing and losing, and it seems like things will never look up.

That is, until Daddy Fox finds the ghost of a king, buried underneath a car park. A king who wishes only to be free.

“Release me,” says the Ghost King, “and I can do anything. Just tell me your greatest wish.”

For these football-loving foxes, might everything be about to change…?

©2016 Michael Morpurgo (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
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Beautiful Story

A fantastic short story. Myself and my daughter enjoyed every minute. So well written and up to date.

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A fun read for the younger reader

It's wholly fun to listen to for readers of any age. Short and sweet, bringing together2 historical events in Leicester in a fun way

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Plausible?

Classical literature, history, and football. What more do you need?
And, it seems a good enough reason for the Leicester miracle as any. (Haha)

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Great story and wonderful to listen to

Thank you - a perfect short story for a football fan which was easy to listen to

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Brilliant!

Brilliant. My 8 year old loved listening to it. Highly recommend for reluctant readers who love football!

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