Achievements
What does Michael Morpurgo consider to be his greatest achievement?
Farms for city Children
How many children did he have with his wife Clare?
3
Where is the Farm for City children located?
In Devon
Which of his books was turned into a play?
War Horse
In 2018, what was Michael Morpurgo awarded in recognition of his services to literature and charity work?
a knighthood
What was his stepfather’s name?
Jack Morpurgo
When did Morpurgo and his wife start the Farm for City Children?
In 1976
When did Michael Morpurgo publish his first book?
In 1974
Who adapted War Horse into a movie in 2012?
Steven Spielberg
What was his father-in-law’s name?
Allen Lane
Who did Michael Morpurgo want to help when he created the Farm for City children?
Underprivileged children form urban areas.
Despite being a famous writer, what is Michael Morpurgo not very good at?
Spelling (+ grammar / punctuation )
In 1999, Michael Morpurgo and his friend Ted Hughes created an award for prominent children’s writers or illustrators. What is this award called?
Children’s Laureate
What is Michael Morpurgo’s date of birth?
5th October 1943
How long can children stay on the farms?
one week
Name three books by Morpurgo.
the Butterfly Lion / Kensuke’s Kingdom / Friend of Foe / Private Peaceful / the elephant in the Garden / war Horse / it never rains: Five Stories
In 2007, Michael Morpurgo was aware d with an OBE. What do the letters OBE stand for?
Officer of the most excellent Order of the British Empire
What did Michael Morpurgo do in Kent?
He taught.
What do children learn on the farms?
Where food comes from / how to take care of animals / how to work in a team
Where does Michael Morpurgo like to write his books?
Lying on his bed