Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

‘A cracking narrative’ Observer‘A gem . . . Just the ticket for readers of 7+’ The Times‘It isn’t just Morpurgo’s mastery of storytelling and Foreman’s knack with elegant detail that children lap up: it’s the way they click together like a toy . . . Unlike the doomed liner, the action never flounders . . . A beguiling story . . . Both Michaels offer readers a trip as long and eventful as that of their hero, Johnny Trott’ Independent‘An emotional and compelling read bringing the story of the Titanic vividly to life . . . Wonderful’ LoveReading4Kids‘Morpurgo is the king of storytelling and this one won’t disappoint’ Newsround

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

‘A cracking narrative’ Observer‘A gem . . . Just the ticket for readers of 7+’ The Times‘It isn’t just Morpurgo’s mastery of storytelling and Foreman’s knack with elegant detail that children lap up: it’s the way they click together like a toy . . . Unlike the doomed liner, the action never flounders . . . A beguiling story . . . Both Michaels offer readers a trip as long and eventful as that of their hero, Johnny Trott’ Independent‘An emotional and compelling read bringing the story of the Titanic vividly to life . . . Wonderful’ LoveReading4Kids‘Morpurgo is the king of storytelling and this one won’t disappoint’ Newsround