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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

Poets Day

Why not introduce some poetry with Poems for Children by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber

8 days ago

Poets Day

Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber is brilliant for kids poetry!

8 days ago

Relaxation Day

How do you and your kids relax? Why not read Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross) by Michael Morpurgo from Doubleday Childrens

14 days ago

Relaxation Day

How do you and your kids relax? Why not read Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross) by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK

14 days ago

Water quality month

Whether it's what you drink or what you swim in, read Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen

16 days ago

Water quality month

Whether it's what you drink or what you swim in, read Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen Digital

16 days ago

Lighthouse Day

The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK - great if you're on the beach.

22 days ago

Lighthouse Day

The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo from Puffin - great if you're on the beach.

22 days ago

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