/ Key title Michael Morpurgo's inspiring new story of Robbie, a boy in a coma -- victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own head, able to hear but not move or speak, Robbie tries to keep himself from slipping ever deeper into unconsciousness. /Michael Morpurgo, high-profile author / New book from a master storyteller / An emotional, heartwarming story / Football interest, particularly to Chelsea fans!
On May 14, 2003, Michael Morpurgo was appointed the 3rd Children's Laureate. The role is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books, to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. He has written over 90 books and has an unparalleled reputation in the world of children's books. His books have been adapted for the cinema, TV and theatre and he has won numerous awards including Children's Book Award and Whitbred Children's Book Award.
Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals,
conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne
quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are
few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily
Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and
incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being
self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate
has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.”
Guardian
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