Order of Michael Morpurgo Books

Michael Morpurgo is an English author, poet, playwright, and librettist, best known for his classic children's novel, War Horse. He is recognized for his distinctive style of "magical storytelling," which features strong themes of triumph and characters deeply connected to nature. Morpurgo's biological parents were both actors, but his mother married Jack Morpurgo while his real father was serving in the war. Jack Morpurgo, who raised Michael, was a professor of American Literature at the University of Leeds. After graduating from King’s College London, Michael briefly worked as a teacher before pursuing a writing career. He was honored as a Knight Bachelor in the New Year Honours for his contributions to literature and charity.