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"* "Michael Morpurgo has... fused memory with imagination - in the wonderful stories of Singing for Mrs Pettigrew, a collection as convincing, heartfelt and unforgettable as the rest of the many books that he has published in the past four decades." The Irish Times * "Here is a Laureate with the imaginative force to wrest children from the numbness of a dreary education. It is Morpurgo's time to loom large in the lives of others." The Guardian"
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This work offers an invaluable insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing all aspects of writing - character, plot, sources and inspiration, retelling and biography - it is perfect for anyone, young or old, who loves great stories and wants to know more about the art of telling tales.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My children aged 10 and 9 are already Morpurgo fans and I bought this book for them after reading an interview article in The Irish Times. As they were busy with other books I read it. I was sorry when it came to an end. It is a treasure of a book, interweaving autobiographical writing with beautifully written stories. My 9-year-old is already an avid reader and a very enthusiastic writer and I hope this will mean a lot to her. Mr Morpurgo does not write down to children. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book changed my 9 year-old sons attitude to reading. Usually more into factual books, he loved the mix of mini-stories and real life accounts. He says the book made him have great dreams as he could picture himself in so many of the stories, particularly the excerpt of 'I believe in Unicorns'. Now he is crazy about all Morpurgo's books. If your child is reluctant to read, these short chapters are a great way to start an interest in the fabulous tales Morpurgo creates.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book. We bought it recently after hearing Michael Morpurgo talk in England to 600 adults and children and keep each and every one rivetted for half an hour, even the five year olds.
Both our 14 year old son and 8 year old daughter adored it. Our son says he loved the way it explains how you turn an idea into a story and illustrates examples with real and autobiographical tales. It's rare that a book appeals as much to an eight year old, a fourteen year old and adults.
They also loved many of his other books, and our daughter has recently read Butterfly Lion, Wreck of the Zanzibar and Cool and loved them too.
Both our 14 year old son and 8 year old daughter adored it. Our son says he loved the way it explains how you turn an idea into a story and illustrates examples with real and autobiographical tales. It's rare that a book appeals as much to an eight year old, a fourteen year old and adults.
They also loved many of his other books, and our daughter has recently read Butterfly Lion, Wreck of the Zanzibar and Cool and loved them too.
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I have 2 daughters aged 9 and 10 who have read a number of MM books and enjoyed them. Read more
I have 2 daughters aged 9 and 10 who have read a number of MM books and enjoyed them. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by L. Platt
inspirational
I loved the book - it made me laugh and nearly made me cry! Great to go on the storymakers journey and be inspired. Leaves you with a warm feeling
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by PECK
Parental Advisory!
My youngish child received this book from a relative who must have seen her reading another MM book from school. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by Pinchbeck
so sad to have finished these stories...
Stories to curl up by the fire with. Moving short stories told by the master story teller, most suitable for sharing with older children, I'm 44yrs and loved the read all to myself... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by S. Herne
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