Welcome to the official website of Michael Morpurgo!

Here you can find out here all about Michael: his books, his inspiration, his achievements and his most recent time as the Children's Laureate.

This award-winning children's author has written over 100 books, and you'll find all the bestsellers on this site, as well as news of forthcoming titles and signing events. We also profile the life of this, one of Britain's best-loved and most successful authors.

For the definitive biography of Michael Morpurgo, the recently published Dear Mr Morpingo: Inside the World of Michael Morpurgo examines his childhood, how he began to write, and the people, the stories and the landscapes that have influenced his work.

Dear Mr Morpingo also examines the books themselves, drawing together common themes and encouraging the reader to explore further for themselves. There is even a previously unpublished story - a must-read for all fans. Click the cover to order this book.