Cockadoodle Doo Mr Sultana, Michael Morpurgo
Cockadoodle Doo Mr Sultana, Michael Morpurgo
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Cockadoodle Doo Mr Sultana

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Narrator: Jot Davies

Unabridged: 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/05/2010

Synopsis

When a clever little rooster finds a diamond, he thinks it only just that he shares his good fortune with his poor and loving mistress. But a greedy sultan is determined to claim the diamond for his own! When a clever little rooster finds a diamond, he thinks it only just that he shares his good fortune with his poor and loving mistress. But a greedy sultan is determined to claim the diamond for his own – and devises a series of traps to outwit the plucky bird. A hilarious chase ensues, and we are shown that greed and avarice lead to nothing but sorrow, whilst true happiness lies in a generous spirit.

About 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

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 02, 2022

A greedy sultan who is cruel too encounters a fearless rooster who just wants to take a sparkly button back to his mistress. But the sultan won't lose a single jewel. This children's book from 1998 is a fun enjoyable read. I think different age groups will like this one and because of all the dialogu......more

Goodreads review by Anna on January 13, 2020

A fabulous story with plenty of opportunities for discussion about wealth and greed. Lots of great vocabulary to discuss as well.......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on October 04, 2019

Funny and uplifting book and a good read really lifted up my spirits .......more

Goodreads review by Nick on September 02, 2015

This book is highly recommended for all children aged between 7 and 9 who are confident readers. Michael Morpurgo is a brilliant writer, and it is a very good children’s bedtime story. It will have everyone in hysterics all the way along. The illustrations by Shoo Rayner will have everybody laughing......more

Goodreads review by Mathew on June 12, 2016

Michael Morpurgo's telling of a story set in possibly Turkey or Iran, this is a lovely traditional tale with plenty of repeating language, humour and classic good vs evil, rags to riches elements to it. I like Morpurgo's writing style here and think he captures the essence of what makes fairy tales......more

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