remove-circle Share or Embed This Item ... a boy encounters an old woman who tells him the story of Bertie and his beautiful white lion Middle School Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 Reading Counts RC 3-5 5.4 Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2018-11-23 22:46:53 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA1500410 And my heart sank. The Butterfly Lion is a heart warming yet bitter-sweet story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Butterfly Lion (First Modern Classics). It was first published in Great Britain by Collins in 1996, and won the 1996 Smarties book prize. They become inseparable but then Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to the circus. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. The character of the boy mirrors that of the husband Bertie as they both run way and have to deal with loneliness. Really good. There are 26 cards in the game. I wasn’t really listening. After looking through the blurb I noticed that this was a children's book. [1] The book was adapted into a stage play by Daniel Buckroyd of the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, which toured the UK in 2014.[2]. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. When the lion dies, Bertie and Millie carve a lion out of the chalk in the hillside in memorial, before Bertie dies himself. Age: 8 to 10 years. Overall, this is a wonderful story about friendship, love and overcoming loss. He tells Millie all about his life in South Africa, and his white lion cub. An extremely moving tale of help comes to you from mysterious sources when you need it. I feel that this book is very effective in introducing the serious emotions that children may experience. I feel that Bertie's deduction that whilst he wants to help his mother he can only do so much as a child. The book won the 1996 Smarties Book Prize. It was first published in Great Britain by Collins in 1996, and won the 1996 Smarties book prize. A bit sad... Reading it you are under the impression of being in a magical land. The book was adapted into a stage play by Daniel Buckroyd of the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, which toured the UK in 2014. The Butterfly Lion. A couple of years later, they reunite, but the lion starts to age and sadly dies. It turns out that is not the case and that it is an actual real force of nature, though the twist at the end ( I don't want to spoil it for you) makes you question this yet again. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Refresh and try again. After the success of War Horse my local theatre had an upcoming production of this Morpurgo classic. The sun was bursting through the clouds and lighting the hillside.”, Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 6–8 years (1996). Well it’s never too late to start. He wouldn't have understood... :), The Butterfly Lion is a story about a boy who runs away from and meets an old lady in his way. I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of the war. Chapter 4. ... One day he looked through the fence and saw a white lion. The main themes touched on are loneliness, hope, loss and friendship. The Butterfly Lion is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo. “I ate three before I even touched my tea. 2012 Shadow. All Bertie could think about was the white lion. Great Books to Give the Kids This Holiday. Michael Morpurgo is the author of over 60 books for children, including Sam's Duck, The Butterfly Lion, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, and Kensuke's Kingdom. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. Berty saves him with the help of his mother and they get the cub home. Bertie swears that one day they will see each other again, but it is the butterfly lion who ensures that their friendship will never be … Blank non-editable cards are included so that you may add your own items.Included symbols are:frog, watering can, bird, basket, bunny, rainbow, butterfly, lion, chick, raindrop, leprechaun, kite, umb The Butterfly Lion was first published by Collins in 1996. After a brief and unsuccessful spell in the army. Michael Morpurgo is the author of over 60 books for children, including Sam's Duck, The Butterfly Lion, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, and Kensuke's Kingdom. By Michael Morpurgo. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published From Michael Morpurgo Month 2019. I’m afraid that is all I’m going to tell you, but If your interested in this book, (you should be) … Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which … reminded me of the book my children had about a little elephant that they read over and over. Here children can imagine what life would be like with a lion for a best friend. The main characters of The Butterfly Lion (First Modern Classics) novel are John, Emma. During the reading of the book there was the puzzle of whether or not the lion seen from the window by the boy and the old lady is real - is it to be a magical fantasy book? The hint at the depression of Bertie's mum is explored through a child's eyes, seeing his mum unhappy, inactive and experiencing mood swings. I found it particularly popular with the boys, given it's themes of boarding school; wild outback country; tree climbing; and war. The story explores the childhood of Bertie in Africa, his move to Britain, his friendship with Millie as well as his participation in World War Two. Each pack carefully analyses the vocabulary used by authors, chapter by chapter, then provides an explanation of these unfamiliar or meaning-rich words in context. As a boy, Bertie had found an orphaned white lion cub, but was eventually forced to send the lion away to the circus and leave South Africa to attend boarding school in Wiltshire, England. We’d love your help. It tells the story of a boy, who runs away from school and meets an old lady called Milly. Click below to listen to the chapters. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo is the story of a young boy, Michael, who runs away from his boarding school. Give yourself a couple of hours to curl up with this book and be transported by this moving, lyrical, haunting, magical tale. Private Peaceful. 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The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. The Vocabu-Library resource from Vocabulary Ninja is a comprehensive vocabulary resource designed to unpick and explain the vocabulary found within classic and modern children’s literature. One day, Berty spots a white lion cub with its mother and is thrilled at this discovery but soon after, the unfortunate death of the mother lion leaves the cub alone. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend The Butterfly Lion to story lovers young and old alike. I just wish Michael Morpurgo had been writing books when I was a child, I would have read them all. The one thing that bothered me was. The Butterfly Lion is a heart warming yet bitter-sweet story. The book was a bit short but it had an amazing story. He finds a plaque commemorating Bertie's heroic acts in the war, and learns from a teacher that Millie died only a few months after Bertie. The focus of this set is on recognizing some symbols of the season. It wasn't going to fulfil me, I thought; it won't be my type of thing. Bertie has to go to boarding school in England and the lion cub is sold to a French circus man. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. He also writes his own screenplays and libretti for opera. Start by marking “The Butterfly Lion” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Activities in this book topic include writing a persuasive letter from the main character’s perspective in boarding school, a survival guide for lions and a plot outline for the novel. I think it is good if you want to read to your kids for a bed time story. I wanted to keep reading which is a first. Actress Natalie Cassidy reads extracts from The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo and explains why it’s her favourite children’s book. May 1st 1997 It tells the story of a boy who runs away from school and meets an old lady who tells him the story of her husband and his pet lion cub. When the pair leave school, they continue to write until war breaks out, and a letter arrives from Bertie informing Millie that he has joined the army. The story is about a young boy who grows up in Africa and rescues a White lion, they grow up together and one day the bonds are broken when the boy has to go away to boarding school and the lion is sold. He also writes his own screenplays and libretti for opera. You'll be tremendously glad you did. In 1999 this work was publicly recognised when he and his wife were invested a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to youth. Following in the same vain as the hugely successful War Horse and The Dancing Bear, Michael Morpurgo's The Butterfly Lion has the theme of friendship running through its narrative. With a busy father and an ailing mother, Berty hardly has much company and spends most of his time watching the animals and observing their behavior. I thought it was well - written...for a classic,I mean. The Butterfly Lion is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo. The hint at the depression of Bertie's mum is explored through a. Published in 1996 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in childrens, fiction books. It is a small book and so would be great for children who sometimes can feel intimidated by the amount of pages in a book. It had many great life lessons. They have three farms in Devon, Wales and Gloucestershire, open to inner city school children who come to stay and work with the animals. The story is about a young boy who grows up in Africa and rescues a White lion, they grow up together and one day the bonds are broken when the boy has to go away to boarding school and the lion is sold. Every year he and his family spend time in the Scilly Isles, the setting for three of his books. An excellent story. She talked on merrily again, to me, to the dog – I wasn’t sure which. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo . A young boy named Michael runs away from a boarding school and meets an old lady living in a big cottage. The story explores the childhood of Bertie in Africa, his move to Britain, his friendship with Millie as well as his participation in World War Two. Born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1943, he was evacuated to Cumberland during the last years of the Second World War, then returned to London, moving later to Essex. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo is published by HarperCollins (ISBN 978-0-00- 675103-8, paperback, £4.99) About the author. Bertie is a lonely little boy in South Africa who one day adopts an orphaned white lion cub, who then becomes his best friend. Later, when fighting in France in the First World War, he saves two men's lives and is given a Victoria Cross. A vow is made that the lion will never be forgotten and will be found again.Then the first world war rears its ugly head and the boy now a man has to go and fight in France, Does he remember his vow to the lion ? I was trying to tot up the number of copies I have given, I stopped at 12. The story was about a boy and his white lion, someday they get separated but that isn't stopping the boy from trying everything to reunite again with his friend. I could not put the book down. I loved it. The Butterfly Lion Background. Beginning with a detailed plan for structuring a half-term's work on Michael Morpurgo, this book presents activities that focus on narrative structure, character development, settings and themes. To see what your friends thought of this book, Open the book at page one and take it from there... :-). 2010 The Dancing Bear. This book is suitable for key stage 2 children as, whilst the language in the book is simple and the story is uncomplicated, I feel that the emotions that Bertie experiences can be better understand by slightly older children. The Barn Theatre’s production of The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo is incredibly clever. Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. However, Bertie is sent to boarding school in England and the lion is sent to a circus. I real page turner, no cheap tricks just quality writing, found between the pages of this book is sanctuary to absorb ones-self into and feel a warm, happy glow exude from its pages. The Butterfly Lion - Ebook written by Michael Morpurgo. He was knighted in the 2018 for his services to literature and charity. With a busy father and an ailing mother, Berty hardly has much company and spends most of his time watching the animals and observing their behavior. Years later they are reunited, until the lion gently dies of old age. More Books by Michael Morpurgo See All. Millie and Bertie got seperated by war and Bertie and the Lion got seperated because Bertie was going to boarding school and they needed money so they sold the Lion. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. One day, Berty spots a white lion cub with its mother and is thrilled at this discovery but soon after, t. A beautiful story about a boy named Berty and his friendship with a Lion. An enchanting tale from Michael Morpurgo, it is an easy read and is aimed at the younger reader. Michael goes back to the house, finding it deserted. Finished reading this to Cullen and I had to swallow a lump in my throat so I wouldn't burst into tears (good tears, not bad tears). Nothing's working... See all 13 questions about The Butterfly Lion…, Wolves/dogs and other animals on front covers, SOLVED. The entire building was smothered in red creeper, and there were a dozen ivy-clad chimneys sprouting skywards from the roof. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Butterfly Lion. Of course it was also a little far-fetched...but the story was simply delightful. He then hears Millie's voice asking him to look after the chalk lion on the hill. I've had this book on my TBR shelf for a few months now. How do I read this?! I found it particularly popular with the boys, given it's themes of boarding school; wild outba. This is 1 of Michael Morpurgos books it's very famous if you want me to recommend it to you put a like. I bought it to complete the Popsugar 2017 challenge but after looking at it several times as I was browsing my bookshelf I was reluctant to read it. After being told the story, Michael returns to school. One of my favourite Michael Morpurgo books. Millie, who has become a nurse in the hopes of finding Bertie, reads about him in a newspaper and the two are reunited. A very short, but almost magical story. The lady proceeds to tell him about the story of her husband and his pet white lion. Tami Charles is a former teacher and the author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. Sir Michael Andrew Morpurgo, OBE, FRSL is the author of many books for children, five of which have been made into films. The cub soon becomes part of the family as they feed it every day and keep it comfortable within the warmth, comfort, and protection of their home. It is a small book and so would be great for children who sometimes can feel intimidated by the amount of pages in a book. Well, lordy, how wrong I was! This book is about a boy (Bertie) who rescues and orphaned white lion from an African veld. 2010 Welcome back. The Butterfly Lion (First Modern Classics) PDF book by Michael Morpurgo Read Online or Free Download in ePUB, PDF or MOBI eBooks. I promise you that. I especially like the relationship between the old lady and the boy which is both polite and respectful - very refreshing in todays age. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units. 2010 Running Wild. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. Very sad (should have come with a free packet of tissues!!). Beginning with a detailed plan for structuring a half-term's work on Michael Morpurgo, this book presents activities that focus on narrative structure, character development, settings and themes. 13 butterfly lion insides 12/11/08 14:23 Page 14 butterfly lion insides 12/11/08 14:23 Page 15 There was hardly a brick or a stone or a tile to be seen. As a history degree graduate, I love any book that attempts to incite an interest in history from children and I think this book does this perfectly. [ for example,not greiving at your father's death because you 'didn't know him well enough to love him' and like how the white lion almost instantly recognized his master at once. Previously, Clare was the Primary Advisory English Teacher for Stoke-on-Trent. Both find friendship when they most need it, Bertie in the cub and the boy in the. I'd briefly flicked through it after buying and noticed that a) it was very thin - around 125 pages and b) the writing was quite large. “All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. Recipient of the 1996 Smarties book prize, The Butterfly Lion is a heart-warming story that keeps you hooked till the last page through fast-paced storytelling, vivid description of the African landscape and dramatic encounters.It’s a powerful story of love, loss and freedom – but above all about HOPE! This used to be my favourite book EVER as a child!! Bertie escapes from his school and meets Millie, and the two become fast friends, flying kites together. 2012 Born to Run. "War Horse author's The Butterfly Lion to tour UK in stage production | News | The Stage", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Butterfly_Lion&oldid=1009811237, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 March 2021, at 11:52. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten. The ending tho!! A young boy, children's book, a ghost. I was looking out of the window behind her. Together they discover that Monsieur Merlot's circus has closed down, but that the Frenchman lives nearby with the lion. [s]. It flowed nicely,too and was a pleasure to read. This was a very heartwarming story, if you would like to read a story with love and lots of courage then this is a book for you. The Butterfly Lion I read this book for school, and I really loved it. The story of a young boy who rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African bush. He is also a father and grandfather, so children have always played a large part in his life. I'd briefly flicked through it after buying and noticed that a) it was very thin - around 125 pages and b) the writing was quite large. by Viking Juvenile. The book is full of descriptive writing and emotion that pulls you into the book and allows you to feel like you are actually there. Oh my word, what a gorgeous, beautiful, breathtaking story. It's a cute story, but it's also boring, it lacked depth, I know it's a short book but it's as though something was missing. This article about a children's novel of the 1990s is a stub. But instead of a friendship between two people, much like his earlier works, The Butterfly Lion focuses largely on the friendship between a boy and an animal. This book is an extremely good book and touching. Perform role-play, write dialogue, use adverbials, and finally produce a new chapter for the book. Michael Morpurgo is possibly the greatest writer for children of a generation or two. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. One of my favourite books of ALL time!!!! My Chapter Summaries - The Butterfly Lion Chapters 1&2: Bertie got bullied by the teacher so he ran away and Bertie couldn't get past the tigers cage so this lady found him and they had scones and tea. I real page turner, no cheap tricks just quality writing, found between the pages of this book is sanctuary to absorb ones-self into and feel a warm, happy glow exude from its pages. Bertie marries Millie and brings the lion back to England, where they live happily for many years. His words nearly always hit home in my emotional centre and he is truly a brilliant writer on any subject he puts his mind to. Michael Morpurgo arranges his words in a way that really flow, yet he doesn't avoid more (appropriately) complex vocabulary making it ideal for children of moderate ability from age 7/8 up to adults of 78 years and older! Read The Butterfly Lion over the course of several days, using the opportunity to discuss, compare and analyse it. It tells the story of a boy who runs away from school and meets an old lady who tells him the story of her husband and his pet lion cub. The Butterfly Lion Synopsis. Trying to run away from boarding school in England, a boy encounters an old woman who tells him the story of Bertie and his beautiful white lion. After a brief and unsuccessful spell in the army, he took up teaching and started to write. Clare Pearson is deputy headteacher at Summerbank Primary School in Stoke. I won’t ever forget you.” Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. Teaching resources for Michael Morpurgo's The Butterfly Lion. Winner the Smarties Prize and the Writer’s Guild Award for children’s fiction. They were sweet and crumbly, and succulent with melting butter. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL) in 2004. Yes he does and the adventure continues, a heartwarming tale which jumps from the present to the past effortlessly. Both find friendship when they most need it, Bertie in the cub and the boy in the old lady. A definite must read for children. A beautiful story of a young boy’s experience when he runs away from a school he hates. It does happen one day when Berty spots it near the waterhole - alone, weak, and vulnerable. They remain inseparable until Bertie has to go away to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus. You are in my heart no matter what happens. However, the book could have more detail about how Bertie carries on with his life without the lion. A beautiful story about a boy named Berty and his friendship with a Lion. I feel that this book is very effective in introducing the serious emotions that children may experience. The Butterfly Lion READ & RESPOND: Activities based 0n The Butterfly lion Facts and figures The Butterfly Lion: First published: 1996 Available as an audio book read by the author and Virgina Mckenna, whose work was an inspiration for the book. By Michael Morpurgo. Chapter 1 – Chilblains and Semolina Pudding. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Michael Morpurgo arranges his words in a way that really flow, yet he doesn't avoid more (appropriately) complex vocabulary making it ideal for children of moderate ability from age 7/8 up to adults of 78 years and older! One of my favourite Michael Morpurgo books. I bought it to complete the Popsugar 2017 challenge but after looking at it several times as I was browsing my bookshelf I was reluctant to read it. Sir Michael Andrew Morpurgo, OBE, FRSL is the author of many books for children, five of which have been made into films. She tells him about a boy named Bertie who lived in South Africa. What a lovely story. Age: 8 to 10 years. Berty makes up his mind that if he ever spots the cub again, he would save it and get him home. Berty is a young boy who stays with his parents, somewhere close to the jungles, precisely near a waterhole where he grows up seeing animals gather for their daily drink. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which … They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. What! You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We had to make up taglines for this book at school and I would just like to share it : I will never forget you. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. An enchanting tale from Michael Morpurgo, it is an easy read and is aimed at the younger reader. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. See guidelines for writing about novels. Born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 1943, he was evacuated to Cumberland during the last years of the Second World War, then returned to London, moving later to Essex. In 2003, he was advanced to an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Natalie Cassidy named The Butterfly Lion as her favourite book on the BBC Bringing Books to Life feature. The butterfly lion Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item ... a boy encounters an old woman who tells him the story of Bertie and his beautiful white lion Middle School Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 Reading Counts RC 3-5 5.4 Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2018-11-23 22:46:53 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA1500410 And my heart sank. The Butterfly Lion is a heart warming yet bitter-sweet story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Butterfly Lion (First Modern Classics). It was first published in Great Britain by Collins in 1996, and won the 1996 Smarties book prize. They become inseparable but then Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to the circus. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. The character of the boy mirrors that of the husband Bertie as they both run way and have to deal with loneliness. Really good. There are 26 cards in the game. I wasn’t really listening. After looking through the blurb I noticed that this was a children's book. [1] The book was adapted into a stage play by Daniel Buckroyd of the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, which toured the UK in 2014.[2]. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. When the lion dies, Bertie and Millie carve a lion out of the chalk in the hillside in memorial, before Bertie dies himself. Age: 8 to 10 years. Overall, this is a wonderful story about friendship, love and overcoming loss. He tells Millie all about his life in South Africa, and his white lion cub. An extremely moving tale of help comes to you from mysterious sources when you need it. I feel that this book is very effective in introducing the serious emotions that children may experience. I feel that Bertie's deduction that whilst he wants to help his mother he can only do so much as a child. The book won the 1996 Smarties Book Prize. It was first published in Great Britain by Collins in 1996, and won the 1996 Smarties book prize. A bit sad... Reading it you are under the impression of being in a magical land. The book was adapted into a stage play by Daniel Buckroyd of the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, which toured the UK in 2014. The Butterfly Lion. A couple of years later, they reunite, but the lion starts to age and sadly dies. It turns out that is not the case and that it is an actual real force of nature, though the twist at the end ( I don't want to spoil it for you) makes you question this yet again. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Refresh and try again. After the success of War Horse my local theatre had an upcoming production of this Morpurgo classic. The sun was bursting through the clouds and lighting the hillside.”, Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 6–8 years (1996). Well it’s never too late to start. He wouldn't have understood... :), The Butterfly Lion is a story about a boy who runs away from and meets an old lady in his way. I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of the war. Chapter 4. ... One day he looked through the fence and saw a white lion. The main themes touched on are loneliness, hope, loss and friendship. The Butterfly Lion is a children's novel by Michael Morpurgo. “I ate three before I even touched my tea. 2012 Shadow. All Bertie could think about was the white lion. Great Books to Give the Kids This Holiday. Michael Morpurgo is the author of over 60 books for children, including Sam's Duck, The Butterfly Lion, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, and Kensuke's Kingdom. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. Berty saves him with the help of his mother and they get the cub home. Bertie swears that one day they will see each other again, but it is the butterfly lion who ensures that their friendship will never be … Blank non-editable cards are included so that you may add your own items.Included symbols are:frog, watering can, bird, basket, bunny, rainbow, butterfly, lion, chick, raindrop, leprechaun, kite, umb The Butterfly Lion was first published by Collins in 1996. After a brief and unsuccessful spell in the army. Michael Morpurgo is the author of over 60 books for children, including Sam's Duck, The Butterfly Lion, The Wreck of the Zanzibar, and Kensuke's Kingdom. By Michael Morpurgo. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published From Michael Morpurgo Month 2019. I’m afraid that is all I’m going to tell you, but If your interested in this book, (you should be) … Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which … reminded me of the book my children had about a little elephant that they read over and over. Here children can imagine what life would be like with a lion for a best friend. The main characters of The Butterfly Lion (First Modern Classics) novel are John, Emma. During the reading of the book there was the puzzle of whether or not the lion seen from the window by the boy and the old lady is real - is it to be a magical fantasy book? The hint at the depression of Bertie's mum is explored through a child's eyes, seeing his mum unhappy, inactive and experiencing mood swings. I found it particularly popular with the boys, given it's themes of boarding school; wild outback country; tree climbing; and war. The story explores the childhood of Bertie in Africa, his move to Britain, his friendship with Millie as well as his participation in World War Two. Each pack carefully analyses the vocabulary used by authors, chapter by chapter, then provides an explanation of these unfamiliar or meaning-rich words in context. As a boy, Bertie had found an orphaned white lion cub, but was eventually forced to send the lion away to the circus and leave South Africa to attend boarding school in Wiltshire, England. We’d love your help. It tells the story of a boy, who runs away from school and meets an old lady called Milly. Click below to listen to the chapters. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo is the story of a young boy, Michael, who runs away from his boarding school. Give yourself a couple of hours to curl up with this book and be transported by this moving, lyrical, haunting, magical tale. Private Peaceful. 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