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Sir Michael Morpurgo Books

    This author is celebrated for his poignant storytelling, often exploring the deep connections between children and animals. His narratives resonate with emotional depth, skillfully capturing the nuances of empathy and understanding. Through his compelling tales, he delves into themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of the imagination. His accessible yet profound writing style has cemented his reputation as a beloved voice for young readers.

    My Father Is a Polar Bear
    Muck and Magic
    Lucky Button

    • Lucky Button

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(24)Add rating

      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, comes a moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum. A lonely boy struggles to cope with school bullies and caring for his mother, until a mysterious encounter reveals life in the Foundling Hospital in the eighteenth century and unravels a touching tale about the power of music. Beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Michael Foreman.

      Lucky Button

    • Muck and Magic

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      A beautiful countryside story for Michael Morpurgo fans, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Bonny has always wanted to be a top cyclist, maybe even a future Olympic champion. But her world changes after meeting a sculptor named Lizzie, who gives her a job on her farm. Bonny is introduced to a life-sized sculpture of Lizzie's horse and is allowed to pose as its rider, a completely magical experience. She learns from Lizzie that a true gift is never to be wasted, and that if you "breathe the world in deep", you can do anything.

      Muck and Magic

    • My Father Is a Polar Bear

      When Andrew's brother points to a photo of a man in a bear costume and identifies him as the father they have never met, the little boy doesn't quite know what to think. His father is a polar bear...?

      My Father Is a Polar Bear