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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.

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National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo from Two Hoots

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo from Yearling

7 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Last Wolf by Michael Morpurgo from Yearling

7 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK

7 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Last Wolf by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK

7 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Penguin Readers Level 2: The Puffin Keeper (ELT Graded Reader) by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin

7 days ago

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