This exciting, beautifully told story will delight all animal lovers.The last snows of winter are melting away and Little Albatross sits snug in the warmth of Mother Albatross' feathers. He grows bigger and stronger until one day Mother and Father Albatross go fishing together, leaving Little Albatross alone for the first time. Will they return in time to save him from the killer bird who is watching, waiting . . .?In Little Albatross, Michael Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, weaves a tale of adventure and suspense that will captivate children and juvenile readers. The story, filled with action and a deep understanding of animals, is a testament to his status as a best author in kids fiction.For fans of Rosemary Wells (Charlotte's Web), Anait Semirdzhyan (The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale), Charles Santore (The Velveteen Rabbit), S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0), and Gary Paulsen (How to Train Your Dad).