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Biographical note
Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved children's book writers. He has written more than 100 books and has won the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, and most recently the Blue Peter Book Award for PRIVATE PEACEFUL. He is also the author of WAR HORSE, which has been made into a Tony Award-winning Broadway play and a Golden Globe-nominated film. Michael was Writer in Residence at The Savoy Hotel from January to March 2007, and previously he was Children's Laureate from 2003-2005, a role that took him across Britain to inspire a love of reading in children. You can visit him online at www.michaelmorpurgo.com.
<p>Praise for Michael Morpurgo:</p>
<p>“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian</p>
<p>“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express</p>
<p>“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”</p>
<p>Elizabeth Reilly, British Council</p>
<p>“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian</p>
A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.
Michael Morpurgo’s wonderful storytelling and Barroux’s stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael’s uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.
Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis’s life forever … and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.
A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.
Michael Morpurgo’s wonderful storytelling and Barroux’s stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael’s uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.
• A dream collaboration between national treasure Michael Morpurgo and award-winning, critically acclaimed artist Barroux
• A stunning and collectable new cover look for this best-loved author’s classic backlist across all Farshore and HCCB titles for the very first time
• 2023 is Michael Morpurgo’s 80th Birthday year and we are carrying out a year long campaign celebrating his legacy
• Michael is beloved by readers across the generations and had an engaged audience across social media (46K followers), his website and newsletter database (6.5K subscribers). Michael Morpurgo’s English Language sales exceed 35 million copies
• This is the true story of Michael's uncle, Francis Cammaerts, as he experiences the devastating impact of WW2 and the knife-edge danger of life as an agent in the Resistance
• Barroux’s stunning artwork, with 150 breathtaking illustrations, make this an object to treasure, and a perfect gift
Product details
Biographical note
Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved children's book writers. He has written more than 100 books and has won the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, and most recently the Blue Peter Book Award for PRIVATE PEACEFUL. He is also the author of WAR HORSE, which has been made into a Tony Award-winning Broadway play and a Golden Globe-nominated film. Michael was Writer in Residence at The Savoy Hotel from January to March 2007, and previously he was Children's Laureate from 2003-2005, a role that took him across Britain to inspire a love of reading in children. You can visit him online at www.michaelmorpurgo.com.