Michael Morpurgo on his haven
Read this article Michael has written for the Daily Mail on the six things he loves about his haven, the tea house in his garden on the edge of Dartmoor. Read More
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Animated adaptation of ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’!
This Christmas, a special 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’ will premiere on BBC One! Read More
The Play’s the Thing – Michael Morpurgo on War Horse
The play’s the thing. Over these last ten years and more I have often been asked: “How do you explain the phenomenon that War Horse has become?” It’s not too difficult to answer – after all, I have had a while to think it through. It’s the play. As the… Read More
Michael Morpurgo’s Animals Book Tour Announced!
The 4th October is World Animal Day and to celebrate we thought it would be lovely to create the Michael Morpurgo Animals Book Tour. We’ve teamed up with 10 of the UK’s top parent bloggers to take a closer look at some of Michael’s best-loved animal stories. Starting on Monday 9th October, we’ll be… Read More
Autumn events cancellations
Due to ongoing problems with his voice and the treatment he has been receiving for this, Michael has been advised by doctors that he must cancel all speaking engagements for the next few months. Michael wishes to extend his personal apologies to his readers for the short-notice cancellation of his… Read More
Michael Morpurgo’s new children’s book ‘Toto’ featured in The Times
In today’s copy of The Times, readers will get to enjoy the story behind the story of Michael’s new children’s book, Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz. “I felt Toto played little or no real part in the original story“, wrote Michael, describing how he… Read More
New story read by Michael at The Battle of Passchendaele Centenary Commemorations in Ypres
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
Michael awarded honorary degree by Newcastle University
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
Alone on a Wide Wide Sea to be broadcast on Radio 2 this August
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
New Michael Morpurgo story to be performed at Passchendaele event
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
Brand new Mudpuddle Farm stories published
Michael’s Mudpuddle Farm series for younger readers is back! Perfect for ages 5+, the series is being reissued with a bright new look and some brand new stories, starting with 2 new tales in Hee Haw Hurray. Publishing on the 29th June the series is brilliantly illustrated by Shoo… Read More
Michael Morpurgo announced as President of Pearson Teaching Awards
Michael Morpurgo becomes President of Pearson Teaching Awards on Thank a Teacher Day! The Teaching Awards Trust has announced that Michael Morpurgo is its new President. Michael will be supporting the charity’s mission to celebrate excellence in education through the annual Pearson Teaching Awards and the Thank a Teacher Campaign. Read More