Michael Morpurgo 
Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker’s Journey 

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.