From Hereabout Hill

by Michael Morpurgo

This powerful collection of short stories includes a gripping tale of a young girl hiding from soldiers during civil war, a haunting account of a child swept out to sea while gathering cowrie shells, and a touching story of two brothers who piece together an image of the father they barely remember.

Themes

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  • Family
  • Myth
  • Legends
  • Religion
  • Friendship
  • Love
  • Revenge
  • Life
  • Death
  • Mystery
  • Ancestors
  • Canada
  • Farms
  • Self-discovery