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 ...

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 ...

Here, Michael penned most of his 150 books and struck up a friendship with neighbour Ted Hughes – the two would launch the Children’s Laureateship together in 1999.

Sir Michael Morpurgo, best known for penning books such as War Horse and Private Peaceful, says our "complex" times should be reflected in books for young people ...