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    Michael Morpurgo 16 Books Set Collection - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles in Collection 1) Kensuke's Kingdom2) War Horse3) King Of The Cloud Forest4) The Wreck Of The Zanzibar5) Why The Whales Came6) Escape From Sh...

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    Michael Morpurgo 12 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles in this set : 1. Farm Boy2. Born to Run3. Shadow4. An Elephant in the Garden5. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips6. A Medal for Leroy7. Ru...

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    Michael Morpurgo 8 Books Box Set Collection (Series 2) - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set : From Hereabout Hill Little Foxes The Nine Lives of Montezuma My Friend Walter Twist of Gold Waiting for Anya The War of Jenki...

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    The Master Storyteller 8 Books Set by Michael Morpurgo - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Introducing the Michael Morpurgo Book Collection: A Journey Through Captivating Worlds Dive into the mesmerising world of award-winning author Mich...

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    Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo

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    Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller �?~Full of warmth as well as...

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    The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

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    A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion, from a master storyteller ...

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    Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

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    Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm by Michael Morpurgo

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    A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees �?" full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read toge...

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    Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare by Michael Morpurgo

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    Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-telli...

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    My Heart Was a Tree : Poems and stories to celebrate trees by Michael Morpurgo

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    Discover the beauty and wonder of trees in this stunningly illustrated collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees and what they mean to the...

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    All Around the Year by Michael Morpurgo

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    Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon, close to Dartmoor. The book...

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    The Ogre Who Wasn't : A wild and funny fairy tale from the bestselling duo by Michael Morpurgo

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    "Light-hearted and rambunctious [this] is a fairytale with a difference" - Guardian Best Children's Books of 2023The fresh and funny story of a lit...

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    Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever by Michael Morpurgo

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    An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the world's most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a you...

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    War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

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    Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children's novel - War Horse. From the nation's fav...

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    The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo

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    It was Benjamin Postlethwaite's job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in...

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    War Stories

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    Specially commissioned by Michael Morpurgo to mark the 60th anniversary of VE day, this deeply moving collection features stories of war from the m...

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    Kensuke's Kingdom

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    Kensuke's Kingdom is a true children's classic by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the creator of War Horse. I heard the wi...

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    Mimi and the Mountain Dragon

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    Michael Morpurgo and Helen Stephens' classic Christmas story, now in a brand-new larger gift format - the perfect Christmas gift! ...

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    Owl or Pussycat? by Michael Morpurgo

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    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-t...

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    A Song of Gladness: A story of hope for us and our planet by Michael Morpurgo

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    Travel the globe this Christmas, in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and im...

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    There Once is a Queen by Michael Morpurgo

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    There once is a Queen ever constant to her people... From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael...

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    Carnival of the Animals by Michael Morpurgo

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    A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we s...

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    When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena's War by Michael Morpurgo

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    A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller ...

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    A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet by Michael Morpurgo

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    Travel the globe on an inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the na...

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    The Birthday Duck by Michael Morpurgo

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    The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation's favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher. From Sir Michael Morp...

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    The Castle in the Field by Michael Morpurgo

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    A great countryside tale. Chris, Lisa and Tom spend their days in their secret hide-out in the Castle, an old WWII pill-box. But the Castle is on O...

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    We Are Not Frogs! by Michael Morpurgo

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    The frogs always beat the toads at long jump but the toads don't mind - anything for a quiet life. But then the children and Mutt the dog come in s...

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    The Pied Piper of Hamelin

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    A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. In th...

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    Grandpa Christmas by Michael Morpurgo & Jim Field

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    This bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for...

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    Arthur High King of Britain

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    An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Marooned on a s...

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    The Last Wolf

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    Michael Morpurgo has created a sweeping and dramatic story in the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This spellbinding tale is complemented perfectly b...

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    Paws and Whiskers

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    The very best stories about cats and dogs from the world of children's literature, chosen by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson!Includes a brand ...

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    The Snowman : Inspired by the original story by Raymond Briggs

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    Beloved children's author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs' classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers. One December morn...

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    Toto : The Wizard of Oz as Told by the Dog

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    From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting tw...

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    The Little Prince : A new translation by Michael Morpurgo

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    A NEW TRANSLATION BY MICHAEL MORPURGO, AUTHOR OF WAR HORSEMeet the Little Prince, a young fellow who hails from a tiny, distant planet. He loves to...

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Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s most beloved children’s authors. He’s written over a hundred books in his nearly fifty-year career, including Private Peaceful and Kensuke’s Kingdom. However, he’s best known for the novel War Horse, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed stage play, and a blockbuster film by Steven Spielberg. He co-created the Children’s Laureate position with then-Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and became the third to hold it, from 2003 to 2005.

Biography

Michael Bridge was born in 1943 in St Albans, the child of two actors. While his father was away fighting in World War II, his mother met Jack Morpurgo. His parents divorced, his mother remarried, and he and his brother took on Jack’s last name. The family lived in London and Essex, and Morpugo was sent away to school in Sussex and Canterbury. He went to army training in Sandhurst on his stepfather’s insistence but left after nine months. 

Morpurgo married Clare, daughter of the founder of Penguin Books, Sir Alan Lane, aged 19, with whom he had three children. Shortly after marriage, he studied English, French and Philosophy at King’s College London. He then became a primary school teacher in Canterbury. He discovered his love of storytelling when he made up tales for his students, and his first book was published in 1974.

The couple established the charity Farms for City Children in 1976, which gives inner-city children an experience of the countryside. They moved to Devon to set it up, where they still live. Over 90,000 children have visited the three farms the charity now runs at. Morpurgo views Farms for City Children as one of the greatest achievements in his life. It’s inspired many of his books, including War Horse.

Best-Known Books

Private Peaceful follows the memories of soldier Tommo, who was stationed in France during World War I. It starts with his early childhood, his father’s death, his friendship with his brother Charlie, and his falling in love with his school friend Molly. It then moves to the trenches, as Tommo lies about his age to join his brother on the front line. It was adapted into a play, a film, and a one-man show by Simon Reade. It also inspired a series of concerts of the same name.

Kensuke’s Kingdom is the story of Michael and his family, who decide to sail around the world after being made redundant. Michael is washed overboard with his dog Stella, and find themselves stranded on a small island. They finally meet Kensuke, the mysterious benefactor who’s been leaving food and fresh water at their cave shelter. Slowly, Michael and Kensuke bond, and conversation turns to the world outside the island. Kensuke’s Kingdom is currently being adapted into an animated film by the producers behind the adaptation of Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs. 

The Butterfly Lion has just celebrated its 25th anniversary. It’s the story of South African boy Bertie, who has to send his orphaned lion cub away to the circus when he is sent to boarding school in England. He becomes friends with a girl called Millie, and the story follows their lives through the Great War, to their search for the lion.
At Books2Door, we stock a variety of Michael Morpurgo’s books, including some great value box sets and collections. For other Children’s Laureates, see our Quentin Blake, Julia Donaldson, and Jacqueline Wilson collections.

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