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Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey
By Michael Morpurgo
An insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers.
This collection of short stories also contains essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analysing all aspects of writing -- character, plot, sources and inspiration, retelling and biography -- it is perfect for anyone, young or old, who loves great stories and wants to know more about the art of telling tales.
- An engaging study of writing and the power of storytelling from the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate.
About the author
Michael Morpurgo, author of more than ninety books, has an unparalleled reputation as a children's storyteller. Amongst his many acclaimed titles are "Private Peaceful", winner of the 2004 Red House Children's Book Award, "The Butterfly Lion", which won the Smarties Book Prize and the Writers' Guild Children's Book Award in 1996, and "Wreck of the Zanzibar", which won the 1995 Whitbread Children's Book Award. He lives in Devon.
Review
"An inspiring book for young teens." New Zealand Herald
ISBN:
9781406300765
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
January 1, 2007
Dimensions:
130 x 200mm, 272pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$24.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock