This enchanting and action packed tale of one horse’s adventures during the 14-18 war is an iconic masterpiece of youth literature. Michael Morpurgo weaves a compelling tale of companions won and lost, of allegiances personal and dutiful, and keeping true to your friends through the horrors of battle. Printed for… Read More

The Booktrust Best Book Awards with Amazon Kindle featured over 300 school children, 24 shortlisted works, six winners and one Best Books Bash. The event, hosted by TV presenter Mel Giedroyc, rewarded the best and most-loved books for children aged 5-14 years-old, as voted by schools who registered. Booktrust President… Read More

First published in 1982 War Horse has become an international phenomenon. War Horse, first performed at The National Theatre in 2007 is the moving and inspiring story of Joey, the Devon farm-horse who travels to the Front and witnesses war on both sides. The production has won numerous accolades including… Read More

Michael Morpurgo’s beautiful and simple novel, A Medal for Leroy, is inspired by the true story of Walter Tull the first black officer in the British army. A special coin will be released by the Royal Mint as part of commemorations of the centenary of World War One. Walter Tull… Read More

In an exclusive article published in The Times on Saturday, Michael Morpurgo talks about the sinking by a German U-boat of the Lusitania. It happened 12 miles south of the Old Head of Kinsale, off the coast of Ireland, in bright sunshine and calm seas and is the inspiration behind… Read More

*****‘A magical and captivating show celebrating the joy of stories and books in an beautifully performed, multi-layered and surprising show’ Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence, Brighton Festival 2014 ‘Danyah’s performance is a tour de force. The show is moving and memorable, a glorious example of the magic of storytelling. Read More

A century on from the First World War, National Youth Theatre stage a stunning adaptation of Private Peaceful, based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo. Inspired by the many soldiers court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the Great War, this is Simon Reade’s rarely-performed ensemble version of the award-winning… Read More

  It is rather unusual for a children’s author to fill his books with war and violence, but for beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, conflict became the common thread in his creations. He told CNN in an interview that aired on Thursday, “I care about war because I’m a war child. Read More

Theatre Alibi’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe in Unicorns goes on nationally and international tour in Spring and Summer 2015. Tomas didn’t like books or stories. Stories were just for “Little Snotties”. He was happier clambering in the mountains like a goat or tobogganing with his Dad. That was… Read More

Hear the Orchestra perform a new version of this familiar legend written especially for families. Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Mozart Question), one of the UK’s greatest living authors, and Colin Matthews, regarded as one of today’s most exciting living composers, team up to present the timeless tale of The… Read More

One of the highlights confirmed for the Sherborne Abbey Festival 2015 is a performance of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse – Only Remembered. “War Horse the book was inspired by a fireside chat in a Devon pub, over 30 years ago, with a veteran of the First World War. It has… Read More

Longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2015, this anthology of stories inspired by real objects, by authors including David Almond, Marcus Sedgwick, Adele Geras and Michael Morpurgo and illustration by Jim Kay, reminds us of the millions of lives that were lost forever. See The Great War in pictures… Read More