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 Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time) Katherine Rundell (The Explorer) Katherine A. Applegate (The One and Only Bob) Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger) and Dick King-Smith (The Sheep-pig).
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
