The War of Jenkin's Ear

This is a totally absorbing listening experience which makes the listener confront difficult and challenging issues like faith and loyalty. The new boy, Christopher, at Toby's school is different, but only gradually does he confide in Toby that he is Jesus Christ returned and Toby is to be his disciple. It's completely convincing and the clashes between village and prep school children, between Headmaster and vulnerable pupils are tense and forbidding. The denouement is powerful and leaves the listener wondering and questioning. Michael Morpurgo is an excellent reader of his own work.