With his wife, Clare, he set up the charity Farms for City Children, and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999. In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate, a position he helped to create with the poet Ted Hughes.

His best-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg and into a widely acclaimed play by the National Theatre. He has written over 150 books loved by readers around the world. Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved storymakers. About the Author Michael Morpurgo (Author) This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages.

From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. It's the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. Altogether a great read.ĭedicated to Allen Lane, the founder of Puffin Books, this is a classic story to be treasured.It was Benjamin Postlethwaite's job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. The illustrations by the amazing artist Bennie Davies, are bold and atmospheric, a few brush strokes expertly capturing the moment of suspense or peace. It is about a deep friendship between the lighthouse keeper and Allen, who both share a passion for painting and puffins. Written to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of the publishing house, what could be more apposite than to tell a story about Puffin Island? This is about the drama of a shipwreck off Puffin Island, the modest heroism of Ben, the Lighthouse Keeper, a tragic relocation from a happy childhood home in America to a bleak, grey world on Dartmoor, and crippling loneliness at boarding school. His exquisitely crafted storytelling and seemingly effortless, understated language allows the imagination to absorb the atmosphere and emotion of each story. Michael Morpurgo cannot fail to create a spellbinding, classic story. 2021 The School Library Association 02 Jun. MLA style: 'The Puffin Keeper.' The Free Library.

The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo