Theatre can transform a child's life, just as an early cultural experience whether with opera, ballet, music or art is a wonderful thing because it o…

- Michael Morpurgo

Wherever my story takes me, however dark and difficult the theme, there is always some hope and redemption, not because readers like happy endings, b…

- Michael Morpurgo

Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.

- Michael Morpurgo

Stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions.

- Michael Morpurgo

Always write your ideas down however silly or trivial they might seem. Keep a notebook with you at all times.

- Michael Morpurgo

It's the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.

- Michael Morpurgo

Any problem can be solved between people if only they can trust each other

- Michael Morpurgo

I'm still not sure I want to be a writer. I think of myself as a storyteller more.

- Michael Morpurgo

Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers

- Michael Morpurgo