My Friend Walter Jake chapman People flooded from the countryside

People flooded from the countryside to the cities in search of jobs leaving abandoned houses scattered across this beautiful but harsh landscape

following jobs across the country

flat signed by author to copyright page

First UK edition and impression from 1982

as small vessels would target ships transporting goods to the capital

My Friend Walter Jake chapman People flooded from the countrysideFirst edition first impression in near fine condition, signed with dedication, 'for the children of Moorside school Halifax with lots of love from Walter and Michael Morpurgo'. There is some minor wear to extremities of jacket, no other markings, pages clean, spine tight, please see pics, any questions please get in touch.