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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

National Nest Box Week

Love birds? Why not try The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo and Christian Birmingham. Published by Corgi Childrens.

8 days ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love A Song of Gladness by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Published by Two Hoots.

8 days ago

Darwin Day

Who was he and what did he do? Read Wild at Heart: Animal Stories by Michael Morpurgo from Kingfisher

10 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

11 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Penguin Readers Level 2: The Puffin Keeper (ELT Graded Reader) by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin.

11 days ago

Make A Friend Day

The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo from Puffin is the perfect friendship story.

11 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

25 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

25 days ago

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