Often it's the latest novel that I've written that is my favourite. I'd been dreaming it for so long, living and breathing its story so that when it finally arrives as a newly published book, smelling wonderful and fresh out of the box, there is nothing like it.
Michael MorpurgoAnimals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.
Michael MorpurgoBeing his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.
Michael MorpurgoIf it is possible to be happy in the middle of a nightmare, then Topthorn and I were happy that summer.
Michael Morpurgo