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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.

Recent updates about Michael Morpurgo

Hat Day

Talking about hats in The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK

3 days ago

Hat Day

Talking about hats in The Snowman: A full-colour retelling of the classic by Michael Morpurgo from Puffin

3 days ago

New Years Day

A book to enjoy all year round Out of the Ashes (PB) by Michael Morpurgo from Macmillan Children's Books

17 days ago

Christmas

The Snowman and a Happy Christmas!! By Michael Morpurgo and published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

24 days ago

Christmas

The Snowman: A full-colour retelling of the classic and a Happy Christmas!! By Michael Morpurgo and published by Puffin.

24 days ago

Christmas Eve

Nearly there! The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw from Penguin Random House Children's UK is brilliant!

25 days ago

Christmas Eve

Nearly there! The Snowman: A full-colour retelling of the classic by Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw from Puffin is brilliant!

25 days ago

Christmas Countdown

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

1 month ago

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