War Horse author and the nation's favourite storyteller Michael Morpurgo reveals the motivations behind his works. Fans of Michael Morpurgo who wish to comprehend the process of writing and the origins of stories will find this enlightening compilation to be the ideal present. Key passages from Michael's works are mixed with revealing essays about more than twenty of his best-selling novels, along with historical context and enlightening background information from Michael's brother Mark. The immersive experience is completed by beautiful facsimiles, pictures, and illustrations by Michael Foreman.