144 Quotes by Michael Morpurgo

Access to books and the encouragement of the habit of reading: these two things are the first and most necessary steps in education and librarians, teachers and parents all over the country know it. It is our children's right and it is also our best hope and their best hope for the future.

I write fiction. I make things up, it's what I do.

stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions

Read a lot - poems, prose, stories, newspapers, anything. Read books and poems that you think you will like and some that you think might not be for you. You might be surprised.

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it’s through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

It’s the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.

There’s room for all sorts of magic and miracles in this world – that’s what I think.

He laughed to himself he said because if he did not laugh he would cry.

Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers.