Actress Natalie Cassidy reads extracts from The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. Suitable for teaching English and Literacy at Key Stage 1, 1st Level, Key Stage 2 and 2nd Level.

The book, first published in 1996, tells the tale of a young boy who runs away from boarding school and meets an old woman who tells him the story of the butterfly lion.

Former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo has already lauded the Barn Theatre’s adaptation of his African morality play, The Butterfly Lion, as so impressive that he no longer sees the need ...

The world-renowned author has penned more than 100 titles - including novels, picture books and short story collections. His note-worthy work includes Why the Whales Came, The Butterfly Lion ...

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Former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo has already lauded the Barn Theatre’s adaptation of his African morality play, The Butterfly Lion, as so impressive that he no longer sees the need ...