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a b c d "Michael Morpurgo wins Children's Book Award for fourth time". BBC News. 11 June 2017 . Retrieved 11 June 2017. A stunning edition of this modern classic of World War One, featuring an introduction by the author and insightful testimonies from soldiers. Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life – by no means as tranquil as it appeared.

a b "Michael Morpurgo. Author of Fantastic Books For 10–14 Year Olds". www.best-books-for-kids.com . Retrieved 5 January 2020. Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo OBE calls for recognition of children's rights in BBC One's Richard Dimbleby Lecture". Press Office. BBC . Retrieved 15 February 2011. Every year we celebrate Michael Morpurgo Month: an entire month dedicated to a selection of Michael’s best-loved books. Child, Ben (18 June 2010). "Steven Spielberg unveils cast for War Horse adaptation". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 5 January 2020.Morpurgo's writing career was inspired by Ted Hughes' Poetry in the Making, Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose and Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. [2] Hughes and another poet, Seán Rafferty, were influential in his career, with Hughes becoming a friend, mentor and neighbour. Morpurgo credits Hughes and Rafferty with giving him the confidence to write War Horse, his most successful work to date. [24] Works [ edit ] On 15 March 2011, the show premiered on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. [65] The play's Broadway production won five Tony Awards, including Best Play. It went on several UK tours and was also staged in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, and The Netherlands. [66] [67] It was seen by seven million people outside the UK. Sir Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include Listen to the Moon, A Medal for Leroy and Shadow. His novel War Horse has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. Morpurgo and Hughes, then Poet Laureate, originated the idea of Children's Laureate role. [74] Morpurgo became the third person to fill the two-year position, from 2003 to 2005. [3] [75] Literary awards and prizes [ edit ] Shortlisted

A gripping children s story from Britain s best-loved children s author and the man behind War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.Morpurgo is also President of BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity. [4] Radio and television broadcasts [ edit ] Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Then Ashley finds himself alone in the hostile mountains, battling for his life. He is just about to give up all hope, when he has a mysterious and terrifying encounter . . . An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo. This is a sad, moving book similar to Wonder and it can be sad, enchanting and more. This is a great book and I could not manage to release my grip on this book. It is a great and fun read good for readers who want a challenge. Michael morpurgo has written many books moving like this one.

Relationships between the old and the new feature in Morpurgo’s work in various ways. Many of his novels re-work ancient myths and folktales: for example, Arthur, High King of Britain (1994), Robin of Sherwood (1996), and The Orchard Book of Aesop’s Fables (2004). Morpurgo explains his reasons for doing this: His students loved the stories and Michael loved telling them and it was then that he decided that he wanted to write stories for children. This is a beautifully written tale of an exceptional friendship which survives beyond the boundaries of culture and language. Michael Morpurgo: 'History tells me what I need to know about Europe' ". BBC News. 29 April 2016 . Retrieved 28 August 2017. A powerful novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller…Never have Aman and his mother needed a friend more than when a Springer Spaniel appears – thin and war-ravaged – in the mouth of their Afghan cave.

About 85,000 children have taken part in the scheme since it was set up, and the charity now has three farms in Wales, Devon, and Gloucestershire. Morpurgo has referred to the charity as his greatest achievement in life. [85] Political views [ edit ] Passionate, beguiling and moving, this award-winning story is also an unflinching examination of the horrors of war and the injustice surrounding the execution of soldiers by firing squad, on the – often false – grounds of desertion or cowardice. Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo uses all his superb storytelling skills to weave this powerful, poignant tale of the horrors of World War I, which will touch readers of all ages. Trueman, Matt (11 March 2016). " 'War Horse' Closes in Britain, but Its Influence Gallops On". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 5 January 2020. Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone . . .