The Animals Collection

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children, and has sold more than 35 million books around the world. He has written more than 150 novels and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, while several of his books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the global theatrical phenomenon War Horse. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005, and founded the charity Farms for City Children with his wife, Clare. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.

Praise for Born to Run: -

”'Pitch perfect… this hardened book reviewer kept having to wipe away the tears” - Daily Mail

Praise for The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips: -

'…a succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending… It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history. Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week -

'From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller.' Guardian -

'As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding.' Evening Standard -

'Classic Morpurgo brilliance' Bookseller's choice, Publishing News -

'…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best.' Funday Times -

”Praise for 'The Butterfly Lion’:'Will touch all hearts - both young and old.” - Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation