Twist of Gold

By Michael Morpurgo and Simon Reade

With famine gripping Ireland, Sean and Annie have just one chance of survival - they must find their father. Leaving their dying mother behind, they travel across rough seas to America. With only the gold torch that Annie wears as a necklace to protect them, they embark on a long and dangerous journey. But will they ever be reunited with their family?

Twist of Gold is an epic adventure, a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.

• Language: English
• Publisher: OBERON BOOKS Ltd
• Release date: Jun 18, 2012
• ISBN: 9781849433228

Michael Morpurgo

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.

Reviews for Twist of Gold

[gogglemiss · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is such an excellent story, that it is hard to believe that this is written for children.As the potato famine grips Ireland, a boy and his younger sister leaves their dying mother to journey to California to rejoin their father. Gripping and heartwarming.

[jkrnomad · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Moving story of Irish immigration

[katie1802 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the most incredible books i have ever read, all I can say is wow.