When a clever little rooster finds a diamond he thinks it only just that he shares his good fortune with his poor and loving mistress. But a greedy sultan is determined to claim the diamond for his own!When a clever little rooster finds a diamond he thinks it only just that he shares his good fortune with his poor and loving mistress. But a greedy sultan is determined to claim the diamond for his own - and devises a series of traps to outwit the plucky bird. A hilarious chase ensues and we are shown that greed and avarice lead to nothing but sorrow whilst true happiness lies in a generous spirit.In this short action-packed adventure by bestselling author Michael Morpurgo the clever rooster continues to outwit the greedy sultan. This children's fiction is a bestseller that teaches kids the importance of generosity over avarice.For fans of Philip Pullman (The Firework Maker's Daughter) Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder) Louis Sachar (Sideways Stories From Wayside School) Dick King-Smith (The Fox Busters) and Elizabeth Laird (Welcome to Nowhere).
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book A... more
