- Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Shoo Rayner

Mudpuddle Farm - Pigs Might Fly! (Mudpuddle Farm)

By Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Shoo Rayner
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Join the fun on the farm!

A charming, funny story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up.

Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers.

And Pigs Might Fly:
It’s a long hot summer, and Pintsize the piglet wonders if it might be cooler in the sky. But when he tries to fly, he annoys just about everyone. It’s time he learned his lesson…

Jigger’s Day Off:
Jigger the sheepdog has just one day off a year. Just one day to chase all those little animals hiding in the corn. But even the best plans go wrong.

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: ebook
Ageband: from 5
Release Date: 29 Jun 2017
Pages: None
ISBN: 978-0-00-825299-1
Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Praise for Michael Morpurgo: -

“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian -

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph -

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express -

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council -

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian -