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Everyone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the real Canadian bear who lent him her name. This is a wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo - perfect reading for Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th year! <BR><BR>Come on a heart-warming adventure, inspired by the journey undertaken by an extraordinary bear called Winnie during World War One. <BR><BR>From her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, Winnie has a remarkable wartime story to tell. And when she meets a little boy called Christopher Robin Milne in London Zoo, he loves her so much that he names his teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh in her honour. <BR><BR>Sophie Blackall's wonderful black and white artwork brings Winnie to life and will capture young readers' imaginations. <BR><BR>The author, Lindsay Mattick, is the great grand-daughter of Captain Harry Colebourn - who originally rescued Winnie as a cub - and the story contains entries from his real wartime diaries from WW1. The book also includes a selection of artefacts from the Colebourn Family Archives. The result is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the realities of war, the meaning of courage, and the power of friendship, all told through the historic adventures of one astonishing bear.<BR><BR>2026 is the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh - what better time to discover the real story behind the world's most beloved bear!<BR><BR>'Oh my, how I love Winnie's Great War. Only the magical team who brought us Finding Winnie could have created this poignant and heart-warming novel. An incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, this perfect little book is one to cherish. A triumph.' Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan<BR><BR>'A work of undeniable charm.' The New York Times Book Review<BR><BR>'A heartwarming read-aloud.' School Library Journal, starred review<BR><BR>'A charming addition to Pooh lore that will send readers happily back to the Hundred-Acre Wood.' Kirkus Reviews
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