Archive: Mar 2011

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Michael’s London Olympic mascot story turned into short film

Last year Michael was asked to write the screenplay for a short animated film staring the London 2012 Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville. Well, the short film is now available to watch on the Mascot’s official website. It features the mascots travelling around the country meeting Great… Read More
Michael Morpurgo in red chair

Michael named Freeman of the Borough of West Devon

Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the first Farms for City Children and Children’s Laureate, has been awarded the historic title of Freeman of the Borough of West Devon for bringing honour and distinction to the value of rural life. Mr Morpurgo and his wife, Clare, set up the charity for City… Read More