Billy the Kid by Michael Murpurgo

Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 01/01/2012

Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

London England: Harper Coillins. Very Good. 2002. 2nd Impression. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0007916353 Paperback Paperback Michael Morpurgo 0007916353 .Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out! Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80-year-old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea's champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 and on through his subsequent life. Billy joins Chelsea as a football apprentice and rises through the reserves to become a real champion. His passion for football sees him through the war years - even as a prisoner of war, he organises a friendly match against the Italians - but, having been injured by a mine, he cannot play for Chelsea on his return to England. Billy turns to vagrancy and alcohol, and for years he wanders up and down the country. He re-settles in London in a derelict house and is befriended by a family who move him to a shed in… Read More

Harper Collins, 2012-01-01. Paperback. Good. 8x6x1. Book is in good condition. Cover has some wear. Discolouration present. Fingermarks present. Sloping spine.