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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

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

A beary good book The Rainbow Bear by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

5 days ago

Bees' Needs Week

A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo from Two Hoots - a book to explore!

6 days ago

Farm Workers Day

This farm book is a great way to read all about farms Out of the Ashes (PB) by Michael Morpurgo from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

Farm Workers Day

This farm book is a great way to read all about farms Out of the Ashes by Michael Morpurgo from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

World Environment Day

The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

1 month ago

World Environment Day

A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo from Two Hoots

1 month ago

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

War Stories by Michael Morpurgo from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Snowman. The perfect read for storytime! Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

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