Description
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips is a beautiful, moving novel by Michael Morpurgo, set during World War II. It’s a story about bravery, hope, and the unbreakable bond between a young girl and her beloved cat, even in the darkest times.
The story is told through the diary of a spirited twelve-year-old girl named Lily Tregenza, who lives on a farm in a small village in Slapton, Devon, England. Life for Lily is simple and happy — until the war changes everything. The British and American armies decide that Lily’s village and the surrounding countryside must be cleared to practice for the D-Day landings. All the villagers are forced to leave their homes behind, including Lily and her family.
Heartbroken at having to leave, Lily is even more devastated when her adventurous cat, Adolphus Tips (usually just called Tips), goes missing just before they evacuate. Tips refuses to be caught or moved and disappears into the danger zone — the area now being used by soldiers for training.
But Lily refuses to give up on her beloved pet. Even when bombs are dropping and tanks are rolling across the fields, she sneaks back into the danger zone to search for Tips. Along the way, she meets two kind American soldiers, Adie and Harry, who risk their own safety to help her. Their friendship brings hope and laughter into Lily’s life at a time when everything seems uncertain and scary.
The novel captures not just the excitement and danger of wartime, but also the kindness, courage, and small acts of love that help people survive. Michael Morpurgo shows that even in a world filled with loss, friendship and loyalty can make all the difference.
Later, the story takes a powerful turn when it leaps forward in time, and we learn what happens to Lily, the soldiers, and Tips after the war — a touching ending that brings the story full circle.
Themes in The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips include resilience, friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of memory. It shows how war affects ordinary people — not just soldiers, but families, farmers, and even pets — and how even a small cat can inspire bravery.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.