Michael Morpurgo
Discover the true life story of favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo, in this biography specially edited for children. Also features seven original Morpurgo stories. We are enchanted by Michael Morpurgos amazing stories like Private Peaceful, Bo...
Kensuke's Kingdom. Michael Morpurgo
I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday. Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone … Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. ‘A dazzling adventure’ – The Times Loved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Michael Morpurgo's Myths & Legends
From brave heroes and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are timeless tales to treasure forever.An enchanting selection of classic myths and legends, chosen by the UK's best-loved storyteller.
Michael Morpurgo's Tales from Shakespeare
Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare's plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo's warm, accessible and inimitable styl...
Lucky Button
A moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum, written by acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman. From award-winning master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of the acclaimed War Horse, come...
Grandpa Christmas
This bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for the first time. Michael Morpurgo frames his powerful message about protecting the environment in th...
The Wreck of the Zanzibar
A gripping children's story from¿War Horse¿author and former¿Children's Laureate¿Michael Morpurgo.
In the Mouth of the Wolf
A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgos wonderful storytelling and Barrouxs stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michaels uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two. Francis and Piet...
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Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation?s favourite storytellerMichael Morpurgo?s inspiring story of Robbie, a boy in a coma ? victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own head, able to hear but not...
Ten of the Best
Ten prize-winning authors each with a brand new story based on their own schooldays. Bernard Ashley, Malorie Blackman, Berlie Doherty, Paul Jennings, Margaret Mahy, Michael Morpurgo, Jenny Nimmo, Michael Rosen, Jeremy Strong and Robert Swindells. ...
Last Wolf
Michael Morpurgo has created a sweeping and dramatic story in the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This spellbinding tale is complemented perfectly by Michael Foreman's illustrations. Robbie McLeod and a wolf cub, both orphaned, venture far from the...
In 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.
Sandman and the Turtles
The Sandman and the Turtles is one of the most charming summer reads for children from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. Michael loves summer holidays in Wales, and Dadci's tall stories about the Sandman, the old Russian se...
Kensuke's Kingdom
The story of a young boy's fantastic adventure after being washed up on a Pacific island - adapted for the stage by acclaimed dramatist Stuart Paterson from the best-selling novel by Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Michael embarks on a round...
Toro! Toro!
Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo turns his storytelling skills to the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, illustrated by Michael Foreman. TORO,TORO is the story of a young boy growing up in Andalucia, Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for...
We Are Wolves
A heartbreaking, untold story of World War II from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad, perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Michael Morpurgo, Goodnight Mr Tom and I am David.
Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey
An spellbinding insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers. This collection by the 20032005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of sto...
Kensuke's Kingdom
A spellbinding tale of survival and self-discovery from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, who is poised for breakthrough U.S. success. When Michael's father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It's an ideal trip - even Michael's sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard. He's washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he's not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael's life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world. The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them.
Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey
An spellbinding insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers.This collection by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzi...
Teaching Children's Literature
Drawing on a series of recently conducted classroom workshops and live interviews with the authors, this inspiring book examines five popular children's authors: Philip Pullman, J.K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Browne, Jacqueline Wilson and...
Teaching Children's Literature
Drawing on a series of recently conducted classroom workshops and live interviews with the authors, this inspiring book examines five popular children's authors: Philip Pullman, J.K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Browne, Jacqueline Wilson and...
Glowrushes
' The perfect stocking-filler for thoughtful children... Beautiful' The Times , Children's Book of the Week 'Lyrical, magical, tender and true, and deeply mysterious' Michael Morpurgo, BookTrust Best Children's Books of the Year 'A tale of ...
There Once is a Queen
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people?" From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed a...
War Horse
Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children's novel - War Horse. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesse...
Marble Crusher
Three brilliant stories¿that will captivate¿young readers by War Horse author and former Children's Laureate,¿Michael Morpurgo. The Marble Crusher Does Mr Manners, the headmaster, really have a machine that crushes marbles? Albert thinks so. Colly...
Nation: The Play
Following the National Theatre's success with plays based on novels by well-loved children's writers like Philip Pulman (His Dark Materials), Jamila Gavin (Coram Boy) and Michael Morpurgo (War Horse), the National now stages Mark Ravenhill's exhil...
The White Horse of Zennor
A thrilling collection of myths, legends and ghost stories from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here ... At the furthest edge of Britain, wh...
Impossible Creatures
'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.' - Michael Morpurgo 'Rundell's first foray into fantasy is both a deft, rich homage to the greats of children's literature and an abso...
Carrie's War
One of the most loved and enduring wartime novels, Carrie's War is a modern classic. WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MICHAEL MORPURGO AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALAN MARKS 'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carr...
Running Wild
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation's favourite storyteller.An epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of Kaspar and Born to Run.For Will and his mother, going to Indone...
Snakes and Ladders
Classic storytelling from the former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo, perfect for children learning to read. At school she's called 'weedy Wendy', but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky - Grandad's snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wrig...
Toto
From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO, and illustrated by the award-winning EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK, comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto...
Cock-A-Doodle-Do!
Join the fun on the farm!A charming 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.Mossop's Last Chance:&q...
Listen to the Moon
The stunning novel set during World War One from Michael Morpurgo, the nations favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestseller. May, 1915. Alfie and his fisherman father find a girl on an uninhabited island in the Scillies injured, thirsty...
Little Foxes
A spellbinding animal story from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Bullied at school, nagged in Aunty May's tenth-floor council flat, there's only one place ten-year-old Billy really feels alive - in the wilderness...
Good Bear
A story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . .¿ From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS,¿this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker's PAX. ¿ It's the Christmas holidays...
Michael
He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world. Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a twelve-year-old holding him...
Michael
OBS! Import. Kontrollera att språk och textning passar dig.Cynical Chicago journalist Frank Quinlan (William Hurt) is sent to investigate reports of an angel living in Iowa. His boss (Bob Hoskins) insists that he takes along angel expert Dorothy Winters (Andie MacDowell), but when they meet their celestial interviewee (John Travolta), he turns out to be an overweight, slobbish winged being. Frank is ordered to bring Michael to Chicago, but over the course of their journey Michael's charm begins to convert even Frank into believing that miracles can happen.Typ: Blu-ray