{"product_id":"twist-of-gold-9781849432061","title":"Twist of Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwist of Gold is an epic adventure, a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Reade has previously adapted Michael Morpurgo's \u003ci\u003eToro! Toro!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mozart Question\u003c\/i\u003e as well as the phenomenally successful stage and screen versions of \u003ci\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/i\u003e. His other plays include \u003ci\u003eAladdin and the Enchanted Lamp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNot the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e, and for the RSC, Ted Hughes' \u003ci\u003eTales From Ovid\u003c\/i\u003e, Salman Rushdie's \u003ci\u003eMidnight's Children\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEpitaph for the Official Secrets Act\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Morpurgo is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children's literature. He was the third Children's Laureate. He has written over 120 books, and has been published in over 25 languages. His children's novel \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e has been adapted for stage where it became a smash hit success in the UK, before transferring to Broadway and Toronto. \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e also been adapted for screen, directed by Steven Spielberg and was released in 2012. His \u003ci\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted for screen by Simon Reade is to be released as a feature film later this year.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oberon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363428765970,"sku":"9781849432061","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_271e8172-bd8b-4b9d-b130-6d6478b4cf5e.jpg?v=1728413997","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/twist-of-gold-9781849432061","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}