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New story read by Michael at The Battle of Passchendaele Centenary Commemorations in Ypres

Last night, Sunday 30th July, marked the beginning of commemorations to mark the centenary of The Battle of Passchendaele. In the Market Square of Ypres, a unique and dramatic event unfolded that reflected on the story and sacrifice of a hundred years ago. The imposing facade of the historic Cloth Hall was… Read More

Michael awarded honorary degree by Newcastle University

Newcastle University has made Michael an Honorary Doctor of Letters for his outstanding achievements as a children’s author and supporter of children’s rights, and recognising his strong connections to the North East. Alongside his writing and charity work, the honorary degree also celebrates Michael’s links to Newcastle. He is a Patron of Seven… Read More

Alone on a Wide Wide Sea to be broadcast on Radio 2 this August

BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a drama starring Toby Jones and Jason Donovan based on Michael’s child migration novel, Alone On A Wide Wide Sea. Listen to a clip here:  ALONE ON A WIDE SEA RADIO 2 EXTRACT The four-part drama, the first ever adaptation of the… Read More

New Michael Morpurgo story to be performed at Passchendaele event

A new exclusive short story by Michael Morpurgo will be performed in Belgium to mark the centenary of the First World War’s battle of Passchedaele. Michael’s live reading of From Farm Horse To War Horse, which he wrote especially for the national commemorations on Sunday 30th July. The event will take place  at… Read More

Brand new Mudpuddle Farm stories published

Michael’s Mudpuddle Farm series for younger readers is back! Perfect for ages 5+, the series is being reissued with a bright new look and some brand new stories, starting with 2 new tales in Hee Haw Hurray. Publishing on the 29th June the series is brilliantly illustrated by Shoo… Read More

Michael Morpurgo announced as President of Pearson Teaching Awards

Michael Morpurgo becomes President of Pearson  Teaching Awards on Thank a Teacher Day! The Teaching Awards Trust has announced that Michael Morpurgo is its new President.  Michael will be supporting the charity’s mission to celebrate excellence in education through the annual Pearson Teaching Awards and the Thank a Teacher Campaign. Read More

Michael Morpurgo wins record-breaking fourth Children’s Book Award

Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Michael Foreman have been named overall winners of The Children’s Book Award 2017, cementing Michael’s position as one of the most celebrated children’s authors in the country.   Their book, An Eagle In The Snow also won the Books for Younger Readers category, before going on to… Read More

Clare Morpurgo unveils a plaque at Exeter St David’s Station in honour of her father, Sir Allen Lane

Last week Clare and Michael travelled to Exeter St David’s Railway station where Clare unveiled a plaque in honour of her father, Sir Allen Lane, one of the founders of Penguin Books.  It was at this station that Sir Allen conceived of the sixpenny paperback, making quality books available to… Read More

Michael and Clare Morpurgo become patrons of Seven Stories

We are delighted to share the news that Michael and Clare Morpurgo have become patrons of Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, joining David Almond, Lord Beecham of Benwell and Newcastle, David Lloyd, Philip Pullman CBE, Michael Rosen, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Elizabeth Hammill OBE and Mary Briggs OBE.  They are… Read More