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Morpurgo, Michael

A Medal for Leroy

131 pp. | Feiwel | January, 2014 | Trade ISBN 978-1-250-03980-4 $16.99
(3) 4-6 This tale about family secrets and well-intentioned lies is inspired by the real-life experiences of the first black British Army officer, who was prejudicially denied a medal for his actions during WWI. Though the focus of the book is on family relationships and the stories people invent to protect their loved ones, Morpurgo also offers an understated, unexpectedly gentle meditation on prejudice.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

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