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What inspired Michael Morpurgo to write books?
Morpurgo’s writing career was inspired by Ted Hughes’ Poetry in the Making, Paul Gallico’s The Snow Goose and Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. Hughes and another poet, Seán Rafferty, were influential in his career, with Hughes becoming a friend, mentor and neighbour.
What gave Morpurgo the idea to write warhorse?
The inspiration for War Horse came from the place that I live, in the middle of Devon, in the village in which it is set, and from an old man who had been to the First World War. This was a man who had been there with horses, had walked the mud and had suffered along with so many of his comrades.
What genre of writing does Michael Morpurgo prefer?
magical storytelling
Morpurgo’s writing is noted for its ‘magical storytelling’. He includes themes like ‘the triumph of an outsider’ or ‘survival’ in his books. His novels have been set in places like the vivid Cornish coast and during World War I. He served as the third Children’s Laureate, from 2003 to 2005.
What is the theme of Private Peaceful?
For example, the themes in Private Peaceful include war, family and loyalty, relationships between brothers, bravery, etc. Themes are NOT the storyline, but areas for discussion that relate to the novel.
Who wrote the book War Horse?
Michael Morpurgo
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About War Horse Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and has won many awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife, Clare, started the charity Farms for City Children, which aims to expand the horizons of children from inner city and urban areas.
How does Michael Morpurgo write his stories?
He writes the first drafts of his stories by hand in a school exercise book. He is usually on his bed when he does this, propped up with pillows. Although Michael Morpurgo has a rough idea of how his stories will end before he starts to write them, he doesn’t plot them in detail.
How did Michael Morpurgo become children’s laureate?
In 2003 Michael Morpurgo became the third Children’s Laureate, a scheme he had originally helped to set up with poet Ted Hughes. The Laureateship rewards a lifetime contribution to children’s literature and highlights the importance of the role of children’s books.
Where does Michael Morpurgo live now?
Michael now lives in Devon and has written more than 130 books! You can read more about his life in Michael’s biography, War Child to War Horse. Michael Morpurgo’s latest book, a retelling of The Snowman, a story inspired by the original by Raymond Briggs was published in October 2019.
What are the themes of Morpurgo’s works?
Common themes in Morpurgo’s work include nature and environmental issues, community and interdependence, and relationships between the old and the young. He often depicts people coming together and helping each other in times of crisis, such as war and natural disasters.