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Books by Michael Morpurgo | Wonderlit

Books by Michael Morpurgo

33 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the War Horse and Mudpuddle Farm series, Michael Morpurgo writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 31 standalone books, exploring themes of history, adventure, fear & bravery.

Series

Farm Boy

1 book · Ages 8–12

Muck and Magic

1 book · Ages 7–9

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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Why the Whales Came

Michael Morpurgo

On the island of Bryher in 1914, a mysterious natural event and local island life collide in this classic story set off

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King of the Cloud Forests

Michael Morpurgo

Ashley flees to the mountains of Tibet only to be worshiped as a god by a mysterious tribe. He must find the courage to

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The Sandman and the Turtles

Michael Morpurgo

A summer visit to the Welsh coast turns magical when Michael helps his cousin build a sand giant that unexpectedly wakes

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Waiting for Anya

Michael Morpurgo

High in the snowy Pyrenees, a young boy joins a secret mission to smuggle Jewish children across the border to safety du

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Escape from Shangri-La

Michael Morpurgo

Twelve-year-old Cessie helps her long-lost grandfather journey back to Dunkirk to unlock the secrets of his past and his

Cover of Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana!

Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana!

Michael Morpurgo

A small hero stands tall in this spirited retelling of a classic fable where wit and persistence take center stage.

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I Believe in Unicorns

Michael Morpurgo

An eight-year-old boy living through the darkness of war finds a glimmer of hope and magic when he learns that stories c

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

Michael Morpurgo

A grandmother’s diary reveals her wartime childhood in England, where soldiers prepared for D-Day and a lost cat named T

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Michael Morpurgo

A quiet shepherd boy experiences a night of pure wonder when he is whisked away on a secret, magical flight to see a mir

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The Mozart Question

Michael Morpurgo

A journalist in Venice is warned never to ask a world-famous violinist about Mozart, but the musician is finally ready t

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Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery

For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o

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This Morning I Met a Whale

Michael Morpurgo

For the child who cherishes unexpected encounters with nature, this gentle chapter book evokes wonder and connection to

Cover of Half a Man

Michael Morpurgo

Behind his grandfather’s wartime scars lies a story Michael is forbidden to ask about until a summer stay reveals the ma

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Michael Morpurgo

Sir Gawain sets out on a legendary quest to face the mysterious Green Knight, testing his courage and his commitment to

Cover of Listen to the Moon

Listen to the Moon

Michael Morpurgo

Merry and her mother board the Lusitania for a dangerous Atlantic crossing, desperate to reach her injured father despit

Cover of Coming Home

Michael Morpurgo

For children anticipating a holiday reunion, this poetic story follows a brave robin's long journey home, honoring the g

Cover of Finding Alfie

Michael Morpurgo

For the child curious about their family tree or struggling to understand the quiet weight of history, this story helps

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Michael Morpurgo

A legendary warrior faces a merciless ogre, a vengeful sea-hag, and a terrifying death-dragon in this tragic and action-

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The Puffin Keeper

Michael Morpurgo

For the child seeking a sense of purpose and a connection to the wild, this story follows a boy's lifelong devotion to a

Cover of The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Michael Morpurgo

A mysterious piper arrives to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats, but the citizens soon learn the dark consequences of

Cover of The Day the World Stopped Turning

The Day the World Stopped Turning

Michael Morpurgo

Vivid coastal landscapes and the harsh reality of war provide the backdrop for a magical story of an outsider's survival

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Michael Morpurgo

For the child grappling with the scale of historical conflict or the pain of being separated from someone they love, hum

Cover of An Elephant in the Garden

An Elephant in the Garden

Michael Morpurgo

As bombs fall over their city, Lizzie’s family flees for safety with an unusual companion in tow: an orphaned elephant t

Cover of Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Michael Morpurgo

For the child learning to find their inner strength and resourcefulness when facing scary situations or feeling unprotec

Cover of Kaspar: Prince of Cats

Kaspar: Prince of Cats

Michael Morpurgo

For the child who finds courage in loyal bonds and needs to know that even after great loss, new beginnings and true fri

Cover of A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy

Michael Morpurgo

Uncover a hidden family history inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first Black officer to lead white British

Cover of Friend or Foe

Michael Morpurgo

For children exploring the complexity of right and wrong, this story navigates the difficult choice between national loy

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The Butterfly Lion

Michael Morpurgo

For the child grappling with the pain of separation or the need for a promise kept across a lifetime. A moving tale abou

By Age Range

Wombat Walkabout

The Sandman and the Turtles

Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana!

I Believe in Unicorns

Why the Whales Came

King of the Cloud Forests

The Sandman and the Turtles

Why the Whales Came

King of the Cloud Forests

Waiting for Anya

Common Themes

History Adventure Fear & Bravery Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up Empathy & Kindness Animals

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