The Butterfly Lion at Derby Theatre is a wonderfully effective adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s children’s novel. By Robert Gore-Langton This latest story from Michael Morpugo to reach the stage is, like his triumphant War Horse, a tale of enduring friendship between man and beast. This, though, has… Read More

The Daily Telegraph and The Reading Agency are inviting children to complete Michael Morpurgo’s story (see below) in no more than 500 words. Entrants must be aged 7 to 11 years on August 25, 2012 (the closing date). To enter you must have registered to do the Summer Reading Challenge… Read More

Michael Morpurgo launches Private Peaceful Day on Monday 31 March with a live Q&A via satellite from . In a major screening event for schools, 100 cinemas including Picturehouse and Cineworld, will show the film across the UK as part of the Centenary commemorations of WW1. 7,500 children will attend… Read More