The renowned storyteller discusses the recent Somme centenary, shares his thoughts on the EU Referendum – and explains why he believes primary literacy has ‘dropped into a black hole…’
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“The Joy Comes First, The Literacy Comes After” – Michael Morpurgo speaks to TeachWire
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