November 2, 2026
Michael Morpurgo is a renowned writer of recent times who has penned award winning books like ‘War Horse’, ‘The Lion Butterfly’ and ‘Private Peaceful’. He grew up to become a teacher and while he narrated stories to children, realization dawn unto him and he found his true calling to become a writer. He embarked on his journey as an author of children’s novels and ever since then this prolific writer has inked numerous books which were well acclaimed by readers and critics alike. He was an acquaintance of renowned poet Ted Hughes and under his guidance he pursued his career as a writer. These two writers, Hughes and Morpurgo, were the ones who came up with the idea of the ‘Children’s Laureate’. Michael Morpurgo was the third British to be awarded with this honour. Morpurgo is attached to the countryside places and wants children of the city who are deprived of this greenery to experience the countryside. To accomplish this task, he along with his wife Clara, established the charitable organization named ‘Farms for City Children’. This charity has grown in volume since its inauguration and every year the number of children associated with it has been ascending. His books and these farms continue to enrich and amuse individuals around the world.
You can pop by to the LRC to have a look at, read or borrow of the Michael Morpurgo books. Remember, you can receive a nomination towards winning a book token. Keep Reading Blue Coat!
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