Not Bad For A Bad Lad: a story of friendship, hope and second chances

Michael Morpurgo; Michael Foreman

A powerful and inspiring tale of redemption from the author of WAR HORSE - with a personal introduction to the story from Michael Morpurgo. "I know a good sort when I see one.

That's why I've taken him on. That's why I took you on." When a young lad strays into bad behavior and thieving, he soon finds himself in Borstal prison for young men, lonely and without hope. But when Mr. Alfie, who manages the stables, asks him to care for and tame a damaged horse, both are given a second chance. Could this "bad lady's skill with horses help him follow his dreams? Includes a fascinating "Facts Behind the Story" section.