I write fiction. I make things up, it's what I do. Michael Morpurgo fictionmakething Change image and share on social
Anything that gets children reading is fine. Michael Morpurgo childfineread Change image and share on social
One of the great failings of our education system is that we tend to focus on those who are succeeding in exams, and there are plenty of them. But what we should also be looking at, and a lot more urgently, is those who fail. Michael Morpurgo educationexamfail share on social
We all know that the great memories of our childhood are the little triumphs - it doesn't really matter whether that was in writing, art, on the hockey field or on the football field. It's something that makes you feel - 'I can do this stuff.' Michael Morpurgo artchildhoodfeel share on social
I think there's something about studying a book which will kill it if you're not careful. Michael Morpurgo bookcarefulkill Change image and share on social
You know, I really wish now I'd had the nerve to become an actor. Because I'd have been Robert Redford, no question. Michael Morpurgo actornervequestion Change image and share on social
I was rather a poor student, too easily distracted - did a lot of gazing out of windows, fine for training to be a writer, but not a great way to achieve in the classroom. The truth is that I was happy to bumble along and do enough to avoid detention, but not much more. Michael Morpurgo achieveavoidbumble share on social
Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children. Michael Morpurgo animalcarechild Change image and share on social
Something I learn every time I stand in front of a bunch of children, I learn never, never to underestimate them or patronise them. Michael Morpurgo bunchchildfront Change image and share on social
Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life. Michael Morpurgo bookfamousinterest Change image and share on social