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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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Armistice Day

You should read Only Remembered by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Corgi Childrens.

6 days ago

Armistice Day

Discover War by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

6 days ago

Armistice Day

Why not try War Stories by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

6 days ago

Armistice Day

Only Remembered is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

6 days ago

Hug a Bear Day

Loving The Rainbow Bear by Michael Morpurgo from Corgi Childrens.

10 days ago

Guy Fawkes Day (Bonfire Night)

Remember, remember, the 5th of November... Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber.

12 days ago

Guy Fawkes Day (Bonfire Night)

Bonfires, fireworks and sparklers! Because a Fire Was in My Head by Michael Morpurgo from Faber & Faber.

13 days ago

UK Sausage Week

It's Sausage Week - Tom's Sausage Lion by Michael Morpurgo from Yearling is a brilliantly hilarious picturebook!

20 days ago

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