Best Selling Books by Michael Morpurgo

Addasiad Cymraeg o Kensuke''s Kingdom. Ar ôl cael ei olchi ar lan ynys yn y Cefnfor Tawel, mae hi''n anodd i Meilyr oroesi ar ei ben ei hun. Heb fwyd a heb ddŵr, mae''n gorwedd i lawr, yn barod i farw. Ar ôl iddo ddihuno, mae''n gweld bod llond plât o bysgod a ffrwythau, a phowlen o ddŵr ffres yn ei ymyl. Tybed pwy sy''n ei helpu i gadw''n fyw? Addas i blant 8-13 oed. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

A fresh, funny modern fairytale about a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from superstar duo Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches, and climbing trees. But most of all, she loves collecting creepy-crawlies and making them her friends. That''s not easy with a bossy butler and persnickety nanny always on your case! When Clara discovers that an ogre she keeps in her shoe under her bed isn''t an ogre at all, he offers her a way out of her predicament. There''s just one thing she needs to do...

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Michael Morpurgo. A captivating retelling of the nation’s favourite fairy tale, from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.

How far would you go to find yourself? The lyrical, life-affirming novel from the nation''s favourite storyteller ''Michael Morpurgo''s best book in years'' Observer When six-year-old Arthur is shipped to Australia after the Second World War, he loses everything he knows. Subjected to brutal hardship on a working farm before finding a home with the eccentric Aunty Megs, Arthur is eventually called back to the sea. Now Arthur has built a yacht for his daughter, Allie, who is determined to sail to England to find her father''s long-lost sister. Will love stretch across time and oceans and reveal how Arthur''s life began?

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE.

A collection of six magical and heart-warming animal stories, specially for World Book Day, by the nation’s favourite storyteller.

Michael Morpurgo''s The Day the World Stopped Turning is a middle-grade novel about an extraordinary boy who sees the world differently. In the unique landscape of the Camargue (France) during World War II, Lorenzo lives among the salt flats and the flamingos. There are lots of things he doesn''t understand–but he does know how to heal animals, how to talk to them; the flamingos especially. He loves routine, and music too: and every week he goes to market with his mother. It’s there he meets Kezia, a Roma girl, who helps her parents run their carousel–and who shows him how to ride the wooden horse as the music plays. But then the German soldiers come, with their guns. Everything is threatened, everything is falling apart: the carousel, Kezia and her family, even Lorenzo’s beloved flamingos. Yet there are kind people even among soldiers, and there is always hope. . .

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Believing in magic makes dreams come true...

A spellbinding animal story from War Horse author and former Children''s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.

A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller A heart-warming novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Back by popular demand, for a second magical West End season, this intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas loves playing in the mountains where he lives and hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library... An enchanting and interactive show, I Believe in Unicorns sparks the imagination of both young and old. You too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas''s spellbinding journey!Suitable for a family audience and children aged 6+

Inspired by classroom time and television programming devoted to wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues, today''s children have a zest for the outdoors and an ardent appreciation of the creatures with which they share the planet. This collection offers a caliber of stories and extracts several notches above the expected fare in a compilation. The list of renowned contributors includes such luminaries as John Steinbeck (The Red Pony), Michael Morpurgo (Waiting for Anya), and Jack London (The Call of the Wild). With such stories as Rudyard Kipling''s The Cat that Walked by Himself, through favorites such as Paul Gallico''s The Snow Goose, and contemporary tales such as Ted Hughes'' powerful Iron Woman, Animal Stories is a terrific introduction to classic literature and nature writing for children and young adults.

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller A gentle and deeply moving story of a young girl and her bear, told with great charm by a master storyteller.

The extraordinary sequel to War Horse from the master storyteller ''If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely, is one of them'' Daily Mail Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa''s eye. When Joey was sent away to be a warhorse in the First World War, Grandpa joined the cavalry in order to find Joey and fight with him. Farm Boy brings us forward fifty years, as Grandpa tells his grandson all about Joey, and reveals a secret which he has kept to himself all these years...

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller A moving story of a brother, a sister and a swallow, and how all are in some way victims of the horrors of landmines.

Imagine being told to leave your home... Imagine American soldiers occupying your house and land... Imagine being 12 and angry, with only a cat to tell your secrets to... Well it all happened (most of it anyway) in Slapton Sands, Devon, in 1944. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, this play explodes everything we thought we knew about the D-Day landings. With signature Kneehigh sorcery, 946 uses music, puppetry and foolishness to tell this tale of war, prejudice and love. Tender, political and surprisingly romantic, this story speaks to us all and will finally reveal the secrets the US and British governments tried to keep quiet.

A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France ''The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart'' Sunday Times, Children''s Book of the Week There are lots of things Lorenzo doesn''t understand, but he does understand animals - especially the flamingos in the salt flats of his Camargue home, which the Second World War has barely touched. But then the soldiers come, and Lorenzo''s world is threatened. Amongst the Germans, though, is a kind sergeant, and he and Lorenzo may be able to mend what is broken . . .

Nothing''s been the same since Bun Bendle dived off a quay and hit his head on a rock. What he can''t bear to tell anyone is that as well as his sight, the accident seems to have wiped out parts of his memory. In his despair, he contemplates suicide.

The last thirty years have witnessed one of the most fertile periods in the history of children''s books. A fascinating reference guide to the world of children''s literature, this volume covers every genre from fairy tales to chapbooks; school stories to science fiction; comics to children''s hymns

A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet.

A new wartime classic from two legends of children''s literature! Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the British Legion to tell a new story inspired by the history of the poppy. When John McCrae wrote his famous poem "In Flanders Field" among the trenches of war-torn Belgium, neither he nor a local village girl who saves a discarded draft of it could know what enormous power that poem would have on generations to come.

On holiday in the Devon countryside, Clare''s summer is transformed by a new friendship with retired horse Captain and his reclusive owner. A must-have for every fan of Morpurgo''s classic storytelling and Rayner''s highly sought-after artwork, and a gift to treasure for young and old. On holiday in the Devon countryside, Clare''s summer is transformed by a new friendship with retired horse Captain and his reclusive owner. A must-have for every fan of Morpurgo''s classic storytelling and Rayner''s highly sought-after artwork, and a gift to treasure for young and old.

Ten-year-old Jessie, helped by her American cousin and the ghost of a notorious female pirate, finds the strength to prevail over both a crippling disease and the greedy developers intent on destroying her Irish island home.

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller The heart-lifting, heartbreaking story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller.

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 sea captain and blood-red dragon in his lair. Little cousin Polly believes every word of the magical tales and she''s determined to make it all come true. Former Children''s Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with this much-loved magical tale about two children holidaying on the Welsh coast.

When kaspar the cat first arrived at London’s Savoy Hotel, it was Johnny Trott who carried him in. After all, Johnny was a bellboy and was responsible for all of Countess Kandinsky’s things— including Kaspar. But when tragedy befalls the Countess during her stay, Kaspar becomes more than Johnny’s responsibility: Kaspar is Johnny’s new cat, and his new best friend. And when Kaspar and Johnny meet Lizziebeth, a spirited young heiress, they find themselves journeying across the Atlantic with Lizziebeth’s family on England’s newest and most magnificent ship, the Titanic. Because there is always adventure in the air with a cat like Kaspar around. After all, he’s Kaspar Kandinsky, Prince of Cats, a Londoner and a New Yorker and, as far as anyone knows, the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic. . . .

From the author of War Horse comes a gentle, evocative story of a young city boy’s summer in 1960s rural Provence. When Yannick learns that he is to stay with his aunt Mathilde and her family in the South of France, he cannot believe his luck. He has rarely been out of Paris, and if the paintings in his mother’s beloved Cézanne book are to be believed, surely Provence is paradise itself. So begins an idyllic month for the young city boy: roaming the gentle hills and rolling valleys and daydreaming about his beautiful cousin Amandine; helping at his aunt and uncle’s bustling village inn; feeling that he has come to the most wonderful place in the world. But one evening the spell is broken when an important local comes for dinner and Yannick accidentally destroys a precious drawing the man leaves behind. How can the devastated Yannick make things right again — and what surprising discoveries might come of it?

This inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrates the world’s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train’s driver, and nothing makes her prouder than seeing him at work. But each time the Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be with her dad in the driver’s cab. Then again, who’s to stop her? Our cheeky train enthusiast protagonist hops aboard the Flying Scotsman as it travels from London to Edinburgh, breaking the speed record for steam locomotives on its way! But will Iris ever achieve her dream of riding in the driver’s cab of the greatest train in the world, like her dad? This heartwarming story captures the adventurous spirit of the golden age of steam travel, while paying tribute to the amazing workers who drove the trains and kept the railways running. Readers even get to see that when Iris grows up, she becomes one of the first women to work on the railways during World War II. Joyously illustrated, this book is the ultimate celebration of the great Flying Scotsman and the golden age of train travel.

Tales from the nation’s favourite storyteller about man’s best friend who will do anything to protect their loving owners.

A timeless collection of over twenty of Aesop''s best-loved fables, including favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, Dog in the Manger and The Lion and the Mouse. The tales are retold with warmth and humour by former Children''s Laureate Michael Morpurgo and brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark''s exquisitely playful and distinctive artwork.

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together

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.

The long awaited new novel of identity, loss and the lingering effects of war, from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo.

Beloved children''s author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs'' classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose... just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life! He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special. Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger children: The Snowman classic picture book with no words For younger readers: The Snowman and Snowdog (a picture book with words) For 7+ readers: The Snowman - retold by Michael Morpurgo

Meet Albert and the monstrous Marble Crusher Machine; Annie, who wants to save Colly''s Barn for Screecher the owl; and Nick the conker champion. Three stories in one volume.