My Friend Walter Award-winning author by Michael Morpurgo (author)

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.”

Living in Devon, listening to Mozart, and working with children have provided most of the stimulae Michael needs to discover and write his stories. He spends about half his life mucking out sheds with the children, feeding sheep or milking cows; the other half he spends dreaming up and writing stories. “For me, the greater part of writing is daydreaming, dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out – the writing down of it I always find hard. But I love finishing it, then holding the book in my hand and sharing my dream with my readers.”

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1. Sparkle9
   on 30 September 2020

   This book was amazing! I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and fiction and comedy. It was really funny and I learned a lot about Sir Walter Raleigh.

   5out of 5

2. micheal11
   on 17 February 2016

   sad but good

   5out of 5

3. Stella123456
   on 17 June 2014

   Haven’t read it yet but think that is interesting.

   5out of 5

4. bookaholic202
   on 8 March 2014

   I learnt loads about history from this book. It was really good.

5. evil-penguin
   on 4 March 2013

   This book is great for people who like learning about things at the same time as reading fictional books because this book is about a girl called Jess who brings her ancestor, Sir Walter Raleigh to her house, resulting in a lot of funny situations!

6. vhirinda
   on 6 January 2013

   I don’t know how to read a book. I am new.

   5out of 5

7. dashernasher
   on 7 March 2012

   amazing. A very unusual story but also very funny.loved it.

8. scholasticbookworm
   on 22 October 2011

   What a great book! A great story with an exciting educational twist! You’ll have the most exciting history lesson ever! A must read! Ps never steal the golden orb

9. booksrcul
   on 17 September 2011

   BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! It is funny, intriguing, interesting – all the things a good book needs.

   5out of 5

10. beauti-111
    on 20 July 2011

    I think its really good you no i am a fan of michael morpurgo he is best !!!iam no.1 fan!!!no doubt but its sorta sad=(i couldnt belive they were cozins!!! i fainted i think she should be a saint aswell!!!

    5out of 5

11. vale65
    on 18 May 2011

    i thought this book was really good and had a very reflective ending.

12. kirstyXD
    on 14 August 2010

    This an amazing book. All of Michael Morpurgo’s books are great, but I would definitely say this is the best one of all! I own 35 of his books and I love them all. This is a great book for people who like all kinds of books. Fiction, Non-Fiction, Horror, Romance, Comedy…. It is scary and mysterious, but also exciting and funny.

    5out of 5

13. CrazyCoo2
    on 11 January 2009

    I absolutely love ALL the Michael Morpurgo books,that’s why I would like this pack and I hope I get it because I haven’t read any of the books here. I have only read The Butterfly Lion and The Firework Makers Daughter, I love that one! So I hope I get it and I hope Michael Morpurgo writes more because I read fast! Thanks CrazyCoo2

    5out of 5