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Spring: The Story of a Season

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For over forty years, Michael Morpurgo has called the Devon countryside home. In this enchanting memoir, he tracks the arrival of Spring as the landscape transforms from the grey of winter into a vibrant world of blossom and blue skies.

From the quiet joy of garden birds to dramatic sightings of otters and hares, Morpurgo shares his intimate observations of the season, including the birth of lambs and the blooming of bluebells. Blending new poetry with nostalgic reflections on his childhood, this collection is a soulful celebration of nature’s rebirth from one of our most cherished storytellers; his first non-fiction for adults in almost 40 years. 

Product code: BK0169.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hannah K. ★★★★★

The way Morpurgo writes about the Devon landscape waking up from winter made me want to go for a walk immediately, and the personal, memoir-style pacing kept me turning pages even though nothing dramatic happens. It's a quiet, lovely read for anyone who loves noticing small seasonal changes.

Madison A. ★★★★★

I've been a fan of Michael Morpurgo for years, and this gentle account of spring unfurling in the Devon countryside is like a breath of fresh air. The way he captures the shift from grey winter to vibrant new life felt so personal, almost as if I was walking those lanes with him. A perfect read to w

Timothy ★★★★★

The way he describes the Devon hedgerows waking up made me notice my own backyard differently this year. It's a quiet memoir, not a fast read, and that's exactly what I wanted from it.