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Michael Morpurgo Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1943 · St Albans, England
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Michael Morpurgo booksbooks by Michael MorpurgoWar HorseWhy the Whales CameThe Butterfly LionKensuke’s Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Michael Morpurgo?

Michael Morpurgo has written well over 100 books, often about animals, war and the countryside. War Horse (1982) became an award-winning stage play and film. He was UK Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005 and co-founded Farms for City Children.

Where to start

New to Michael Morpurgo? Start with Kensuke’s Kingdom.

Michael Morpurgo’s best-known books, in order

Michael Morpurgo’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. War Horse (1982)
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  2. Why the Whales Came (1985)
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  3. The Butterfly Lion (1996)
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  4. Kensuke’s Kingdom (1999)
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  5. Private Peaceful (2003)
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  6. Running Wild (2009)
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Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse
David Cory
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Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
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The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars
The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's Wars
G. A. Henty
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The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse
The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse
Mayne Reid
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Wildflowers of the Farm
Wildflowers of the Farm
Arthur O. Cooke
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Animal Heroes
Ernest Thompson Seton
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Gifts from farm animals
Morwaetse Dikotope
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Little Brown Squirrel
Global Digital Library
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The farm Animal\\'s!!!
S moyo A.Amod
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The farm animals
Rohit Budhram
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Baldy of Nome
Esther Birdsall Darling
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Further Adventures of Lad
Albert Payson Terhune
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Morpurgo?

Michael Morpurgo has written well over 100 books, often about animals, war and the countryside. War Horse (1982) became an award-winning stage play and film.

What is Michael Morpurgo’s most famous book?

Kensuke’s Kingdom is a great place to start; other favourites include War Horse, Why the Whales Came, The Butterfly Lion.

What age are Michael Morpurgo’s books for?

Michael Morpurgo’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Michael Morpurgo’s books free online?

Michael Morpurgo’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Michael Morpurgo books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Michael Morpurgo ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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