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Michael Morpugo

Episode 9 of 14

Critically acclaimed authors discuss their work. Michael Morpurgo explains why his books for children tackle subjects such as war, loss and injustice.

The UK's bestselling and critically acclaimed authors discuss their new work, their ideas and being an author in the 21st century. Michael Morpurgo has written over a hundred books for children and was the Children's Laureate from 2003 to 2005. Razia Iqbal asks him why, when writing for children, he tackles subjects such as war, loss and injustice.

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