Books by Michael Morpurgo
Some might say that Michael Morpurgo is the nation's storyteller. A titan of literature, children all over the planet love and devour his books.
The BookTrust President and former Children's Laureate has written quite a few stories - so here are just a few to start reading first. Trust us - you'll end up wanting to read them all...
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Private Peaceful
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Private Peaceful
Set during World War I, Private Peaceful charts eight hours in the life of Tommo, a young soldier at the Front.
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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Moving from the present day to wartime diary and back again, this ultimately uplifting novel illuminates the effects of the fatefu…
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The Last Wolf
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The Last Wolf
Powerful illustrations underline this captivating tale of loyalty and bravery.
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Alone on a Wide Wide Sea
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Alone on a Wide Wide Sea
Filled with vividly beautiful descriptions of land and seascapes, this roller-coaster novel quietly maps the changing nature of ch…
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A Medal for Leroy
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A Medal for Leroy
A moving story of love, loss and discovering your identity, inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in …
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All I Said Was
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All I Said Was
One of an innovative series of dyslexia-friendly picture books which feature accessible fonts, strong contrast, good spacing and u…
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The Fox and the Ghost King
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The Fox and the Ghost King
This sweet story weaves Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history: Leicester City's win of the Premi…
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Kensuke's Kingdom
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Kensuke's Kingdom
This is a beautifully written tale of an exceptional friendship which survives beyond the boundaries of culture and language.
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From Hereabout Hill
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From Hereabout Hill
The stories encompass themes of life, death, friendship, love and revenge and each is preceded by a short paragraph explaining the…
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Outlaw: The story of Robin Hood
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Outlaw: The story of Robin Hood
This classic story is given a contemporary twist. The Merry Men become the Outlaws: a gang of the disabled, disfigured and disposs…
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The Mozart Question
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The Mozart Question
Reporter Lesley is told she can ask world-renowned violinist Paolo anything about his life and career as a musician, but on no acc…
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Dolphin Boy
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Dolphin Boy
After Jim helps save a beached dolphin, 'Smiler' returns whenever called to take Jim for a ride on his back out to sea.
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Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey
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Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey
Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo brings all of his trademark warmth into this sweet tale of a little donkey who is down in the …
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Not Bad for a Bad Lad
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Not Bad for a Bad Lad
A grandfather explaining to his grandson how his difficult post-war childhood had led him into petty crime.
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In The Mouth of the Wolf
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In The Mouth of the Wolf
An elderly man remembers a life full of loss and bravery as a member of the Resistance in Nazi-occupied France. This is a deeply m…
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The Sleeping Sword
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The Sleeping Sword
Like Michael Morpurgo's other stories, this is a convincing and compelling tale that illustrates beautifully the value of friendsh…
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin
A spell-binding modern retelling of a classic children's tale by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations …
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Of Lions and Unicorns
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Of Lions and Unicorns
A variety of short stories and extracts from Michael Morpurgo, 'The Nation’s Favourite Storyteller’ are collected in t…
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An Eagle in the Snow
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An Eagle in the Snow
Stuck on a train, a boy listens to a stranger’s story about one moment that could have stopped World War II. A thought-provoking s…
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We Are Not Frogs!
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We Are Not Frogs!
Alice and Jago are playing in granny's garden one day when they find lots of toads in the long grass. Michael Morpurgo's lovely na…
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Mister Skip
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Mister Skip
Although Jackie looks after Gran's tatty old donkey, Barnaby, she longs to have her own horse like the local boys. And when she fi…
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