Interview: Michael Morpurgo On New Book Spring & His Charity, Farms For City Children. We may be in the throes of a chilly January right now, but Michael Morpurgo’s new book immerses us – with ...

Few writers have had as profound an impact on young readers as Michael Morpurgo. With more than 150 books to his name, the former Children’s Laureate has a remarkable ability to craft stories ...

Sir Michael, the best-selling author of over 150 books, including Private Peaceful and War Horse, said the initiative aims to give children "their right" to discover the enjoyment of reading.

Michael Morpurgo’s beloved book War Horse burst from its binding a long time ago, morphing from children’s novel to a Tony and Olivier award-winning play, a radio drama and a Steven Spielberg ...

Literature doesn’t belong “to the middle class” Sir Michael Morpurgo has insisted – but the cost of living crisis is depriving too many children of the “right to read”. The author’s warning comes ...

One of the country’s best-loved children’s authors has published his first book for grown-ups in 40 years. Sir Michael Morpurgo, who spent time living and working in Canterbury in his youth ...

Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK's most famous children's authors. He's written more than 130 books, loads of which you will recognise, including War Horse, Private Peaceful and Kensuke's Kingdom.

The letter notes that some families struggle to access books and support. "It is not right that children from poorer backgrounds are deprived of a life that is rich in reading," it says.

Sir Michael, the best-selling author of over 150 books, including Private Peaceful and War Horse, said the initiative aims to give children "their right" to discover the enjoyment of reading.

Authors including Sir Michael Morpurgo and Malorie Blackman have written an open letter urging the government to invest in early years reading. A BookTrust survey suggests that only half of ...