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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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National Dolphin Day

Celebrate #NationalDolphinDay with Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen

3 days ago

National Dolphin Day

Celebrate #NationalDolphinDay with Dolphin Boy by Michael Morpurgo from Andersen Digital

3 days ago

Plant Appreciation Day

#PlantAppreciationDay today so why not read The Silver Swan by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens

4 days ago

National Farm Animals Day

Out of the Ashes (PB) by #Author1## from Macmillan Children's Books is a great book to learn all about Farm Animals.

7 days ago

National Farm Animals Day

Out of the Ashes by #Author1## from Macmillan Children's Books is a great book to learn all about Farm Animals.

7 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Blodin the Beast... A book that will get anyone reading! By Michael Morpurgo from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

15 days ago

International Children's Book Day

The Silver Swan... A book that will get anyone reading! By Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens.

15 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

15 days ago

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