Lucky the Dog and Other Tales from the Farm

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together

Find out how Elvis the donkey helps a trapped sea turtle, meet all the extraordinary animals of Wick Court through J's letters and watch as a special friendship turns Lucky into the very best sheepdog.

Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm.

From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

Written by a top author, these short, fiction stories will transport juvenile readers to the heart of the farm, where they will meet a family of extraordinary animals. From insects to dogs, every tale is a testament to the wonder of nature and the bonds of friendship.

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).

HarperCollins Children's 2025