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Michael Morpurgo

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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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Christmas Countdown

The countdown begins, get into the spirit with The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 days ago

Christmas Countdown

The countdown begins, get into the spirit with The Snowman: A full-colour retelling of the classic by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Puffin.

3 days ago

Cold Weather

It's cold outside, snuggle up with The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens, a great wintery book!

9 days ago

Charles Darwin

On this day in 1859, Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species". You should read Wild at Heart: Animal Stories by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Kingfisher.

10 days ago

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Two Hoots.

14 days ago

World Children's Day

Why not try Poems for Children by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Faber & Faber.

14 days ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

14 days ago

Armistice Day

You should read Only Remembered by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Corgi Childrens.

23 days ago

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