Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. I also want to say a big thank you to the editor of this book because they make things better than they originally were. And a mysterious and terrifying encounter at the hands of an unknown tribe might just change everything.

Author of Private Peaceful and Friend or Foe, Michael Morpurgo again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller with another of his beautifully crafted war stories. We are opposite sides of the same coin and, although his work has never influenced mine, I admire the eloquent, considered voice of his best books. Orphaned Arthur Hobhouse is shipped to Australia after World War II and has to leave everything behind, including his sister. In 1987 they become an endangered species with their own culture, pseudo-language and religion, deserving their place in the world. He started the charity Farms for City Children in 1976 with his wife, Clare, aimed at relieving the poverty of experience many young children feel in inner city and urban areas.A classic and heartfelt war story from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Ill-equipped for such a journey, they won't give up without a fight, and this is the tale of their thrilling adventures on their journey from Cork to California. His latest book is Boy Giant published by Harper Collins Children’s Books and Owl or Pussycat illustrated by Polly Dunbar and published by David Fickling Books. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe, I Believe in Unicorns explores the power of stories to transform lives.

He was awarded an OBE in 2007 and a Knighthood in the New Year’s Honours in 2018 for services to literature and charity. Ashley is seperated from Uncle Sung and finds himself living with gentle creatures, who revere him as a King ( or a God).Though in a real world setting, it had a whimsical, magical feel to it due to the creatures Ashley meets. Author of Private Peaceful and Friend or Foe, Michael Morpurgo again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller with another of his beautifully crafted war stories. Aunque tiene ideas muy buenas, me parece un Morpurgo desafinado: uno de sus puntos fuertes, que es crear tensión, aquí falla, y da la sensación de que el escritor iba descubriendo la historia mientras avanzaba, pero también iba olvidándose de lo que había escrito anteriormente. Ashley is uncomfortable with his new status, particularly when he faces tests, as the Yetis expect him to have magical powers.

Taken like that it could be from the 1920s or 30s, a story from the era of the Boys' Own Paper and Chums. This small story throws light on the importance of empathy for others, and unbelievable animal instincts and brings home the importance of coexistence and caring for others. He has written more than 100 books and has won the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, and most recently the Blue Peter Book Award for PRIVATE PEACEFUL. There is also information on the conditions during their adventure including the weather conditions and the topographical conditions.

The stunning novel set during World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.