Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey

Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey

by Peter Bailey (Illustrator), Sir Michael Morpurgo (Author)

Synopsis

An spellbinding insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, contains short stories, essays and commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing 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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 06 Aug 2007

ISBN 10: 140630574X
ISBN 13: 9781406305746
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller. * The Guardian *
Author Bio
Michael Morpurgo has an unparalleled reputation as a children's storyteller. He is the author of I Believe in Unicorns (9781406302042), Beowulf (9781844287543) and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (9781844287307), both illustrated by Michael Foreman, and also Private Peaceful, winner of the 2004 Red House Children's Book Award, as well as numerous other prize-winners. He lives in Devon. Peter Bailey has been illustrating books for more than thirty-five years, and has worked with some of Britain's best-known authors, including Philip Pullman, Dick King-Smith and many others. He lives near Liverpool.