

Toto
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Narrator: Christopher Ragland
Unabridged: 4 hr 39 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/07/2017
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Narrator: Christopher Ragland
Unabridged: 4 hr 39 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/07/2017
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best loved writers for children, with sales of over 35 million copies. He has written over 150 books, has served as Children’s Laureate, and has won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Writers Guild Award, the Whitbread Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Eleanor Farjeon Lifetime Achievement Award. With his wife, Clare, he is the co-founder of Farms for City Children. Michael was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.
I read this with my daughter at bedtime and we both really enjoyed it. It’s the story of the Wizard of Oz but told by Toto, Dorothy’s dog We love Michael Morpurgo books he has a real way with word and makes the story so easy to understand for children. And also the way he tells the story you can pict......more
***Actual Star Review: 2.75 Stars*** After the last book that I read that was suppose be told from Toto's viewpoint I was hoping with all that I had that this wouldn't be a repeat. Instead it is better and much more enjoyable although at the same time one of those that had me scratching my head sin......more
The famous story as told by a different character I realised halfway through this that I didn't remember the original and may not, actually, have read it! I'm currently rectifying by reading Baum's original Oz story to my six year old son, who has taken to it more quickly than I would have guessed. I......more
Toto The Wizard Of Oz as told by the dog by Michael Morpurgo is a delightful children’s tale about the familiar Wizard Of Oz but as seen by Toto. It is refreshingly unique. I adore the film with Judy Garland and was very keen to read this novel. The book certainly did not disappoint and was totally c......more
I have never read the original Wizard of Oz and I was a little bit terrified of the famous film growing up - however I am always willing to give a Morpurgo 'retelling' of any tale a go as I really do believe that he is a master storyteller. Toto did not disappoint, I did not really want to put it do......more
Praise for Michael Morpurgo:“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian