Michael Morpurgo

About The Author

Michael Morpurgo is an award-winning author who has written over fifty books for children, many of which are regarded as modern classics. Best known for his novel War Horse, which has been adapted highly successfully for stage and screen, he is also renowned as the author of Private Peaceful and The Butterfly Lion.

Kerry Hyndeman has previously worked on a beautiful collection of illustrated tales, The Survivors: And Other Incredible Stories of Extreme Survival, which features true stories of people who made it home safely against astonishing odds.

Books by Michael Morpurgo

Coming Home
By Michael Morpurgo
Come my heart. And come my wings. Fly, fly before the cruel snows. Carry me. Carry me home. I must be on my way, on my way. Safe in the shadows. Safe among trees. Darting, flitting, swooping and soaring. Onwards, upwards. Long way to go. Get there I must. Get there I will.One courageous little Ro...
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Owl or Pussycat?
By Michael Morpurgo
When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He is going to be Owl - Too-wit-too-woo!And when his best friend, Belinda, is chosen to be Cat, Michael can't believe his luck - Miaow! But will it be all right on the night? Find out...
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