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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

World Day for Water

A watery read for a day all about water... The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

7 days ago

World Day for Water

Why not read about some of the inhabitants of some of the biggest bodies of water in Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen

7 days ago

World Day for Water

Why not read about some of the inhabitants of some of the biggest bodies of water in Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen Digital

7 days ago

International Day of Forests

From Rainforests to enchanted forests, read this great book. A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett, published by Two Hoots.

8 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Poems for Children. By Michael Morpurgo, published by Faber & Faber.

8 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Because a Fire Was in My Head. By Michael Morpurgo, published by Faber & Faber.

8 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Published by Two Hoots.

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Discover The Last Wolf by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Yearling.

9 days ago

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