Flamingo Boy

Flamingo Boy by Michael Morpurgo
 
A deeply moving and hopeful story set in the Camargue region of southern France during the Second World War. Lorenzo finds comfort and understanding in the natural world, especially the flamingos that inhabit the salt flats near his home, until the arrival of soldiers threatens everything he knows. Amid fear and uncertainty, an unexpected friendship offers a glimmer of kindness and courage.
 
Written with Michael Morpurgo’s trademark warmth, this is a powerful, gentle introduction to wartime stories for children.