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About Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo's novels for children have made him one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of his generation. He is the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. His novel PRIVATE PEACEFUL, about two brothers serving in the First World War, featured on the shortlists of four major literary prizes. From 2003-2005 he was the third Children's Laureate. He set up the charity 'Farms for City Children', and for their pioneering work he and his wife were awarded the MBE in 1999.

Recent updates about Michael Morpurgo

Guy Fawkes Day (Bonfire Night)

Remember, remember, the 5th of November... Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber.

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Guy Fawkes Day (Bonfire Night)

Bonfires, fireworks and sparklers! Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber.

2 days ago

National Cat Day (US)

Why not try Black Queen by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

8 days ago

National Cat Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read Black Queen by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Young Corgi.

8 days ago

UK Sausage Week

It's Sausage Week - Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo from Yearling is a brilliantly hilarious picturebook!

9 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

10 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Out of the Ashes (PB) by Michael Morpurgo from Macmillan Children's Books

10 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo from Yearling

10 days ago

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