Archive: Jul 2017

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

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

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

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