Why should you read these classic masterpieces by famous storyteller Michael Morpurgo? Well, here are a few reasons. But once you’ve read them, you can add to this list. 1) He’s won a ton of awards, so you know you’re getting real quality. 2) They’re touching, funny and beautifully written – all the things you want from a book. 3) They explore classic themes with timeless appeal, like animals, war and and survival. 4) They take you on a trip to all kinds of cool places without even having to leave your sofa. So if you’d like a taster of his work – even more delicious than chocolate pudding – this handy pack is a great place to start.

Classic favourites by a king of storytellers

Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005

His books include War Horse and Kensuke’s Kingdom

He has won the Smarties Gold and Red House Award

Product Details

Format

Paperback

Date published

March 3rd, 2016

Condition

New

In this pack

A Medal for Leroy
Award-winning author
An Elephant in the Garden
Award-winning
Born to Run

You have earned 5 stars of a maximum 5
(3)
Outlaw

You have earned 5 stars of a maximum 5
(8)
Shadow

You have earned 5 stars of a maximum 5
(1)
Sparrow
Award-winning author
The Nine Lives of Montezuma

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(2)
The White Horse of Zennor and Other Stories
Award-winning author

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.”

Living in Devon, listening to Mozart, and working with children have provided most of the stimulae Michael needs to discover and write his stories. He spends about half his life mucking out sheds with the children, feeding sheep or milking cows; the other half he spends dreaming up and writing stories. “For me, the greater part of writing is daydreaming, dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out – the writing down of it I always find hard. But I love finishing it, then holding the book in my hand and sharing my dream with my readers.”