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Toro! Toro! by Michael Morpurgo

Buy Toro! Toro! book in Sri Lanka by Michael Morpurgo and discover a moving historical adventure about friendship, war, courage, and freedom. Set in southern Spain during the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, this emotional story follows a young boy and the black bull he has raised and loved from a calf.

Book Details

• Author: Michael Morpurgo
• Illustrator: Michael Foreman
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• ISBN: 9780007107186
• Format: Paperback
• Series: Standalone
• Language: English
• Genre: Children’s Fiction / Historical Fiction / War / Animals / Adventure
• Recommended Age: 9–11 Years

Antonito grows up on a farm in southern Spain where bulls are raised for the bullring. He forms a close bond with a black calf named Paco, but as he grows older, he begins to understand the cruel fate that may await his beloved animal. Determined to save him, Antonito frees Paco and escapes with him into the hills.

Their lives are soon transformed by the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. After witnessing the destruction of his village, Antonito is forced to survive in the mountains, where he encounters Resistance fighters and hears stories of a magnificent black bull roaming free—a creature that becomes a symbol of courage and freedom. Toro! Toro! is a powerful and emotional tale about friendship, conflict, loss, and the desire for freedom.

Who Should Read Toro! Toro!?

Toro! Toro! is ideal for young readers who enjoy historical adventures, animal stories, and thoughtful fiction about friendship, courage, and war.

This book is ideal for:

• Readers aged 9 to 11 years
• Fans of Michael Morpurgo
• Children who enjoy historical fiction
• Readers interested in the Spanish Civil War
• Young readers who enjoy animal stories
• Fans of emotional adventure stories
• Gift buyers looking for meaningful children’s fiction

Why Buy Toro! Toro! from Books4Life.lk?

When you buy Toro! Toro! in Sri Lanka from Books4Life.lk, you can add a memorable Michael Morpurgo story about friendship, courage, war, and freedom to a young reader’s collection.

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