Michael Morpurgo has written over 90 books and has an unparalleled reputation in the world of children's books. His books have been adapted for the cinema, TV, and theatre and he has won numerous awards including Children's Book Award, Whitbred Children's Book Award, and the Smarties Prize. In May 2003 he was appointed the 3rd Children's Laureate. The position acknowledges the importance of exceptional children's authors in creating the readers of tomorrow. Michael lives in Devon, UK.
Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children's books, and has collaborated with Terry Jones on all of his books for children. He also writes and illustrates his own books, including
War Boy and
War Game, winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively, and
After the War was Over.
