Praise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

a spellbinding contemporary tale infused with Arthurian legend from the best-selling author of War Horse • As part of the year long celebration of Michael Morpurgo’s 80th birthday, both Farshore and HarperCollins have commissioned stunning and collectable new cover looks across Michael’s entire backlist • New author branding designed by Michael’s granddaughter, Alice • Michael’s books have sold over 35 million copies globally • The Sleeping Sword is an enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from the nation’s favourite storyteller Competition: Goodnight Mr Tom;When the Sky Falls;Code Name Bananas;Letters from the Lighthouse;The Lost Whale;Private Peaceful;Butterfly Lion;Kensuke’s Kingdom;Skylark’s War;The Lion Above the Door. Phil Earle;Hannah Gold;Emma Carroll;Hilary McKay;Michelle Magorian;David Walliams; Rosemary sutcliffe; Onjali Rauf