Escape from Shangri-La Award-winning author by Michael Morpurgo (author)

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.”

Living in Devon, listening to Mozart, and working with children have provided most of the stimulae Michael needs to discover and write his stories. He spends about half his life mucking out sheds with the children, feeding sheep or milking cows; the other half he spends dreaming up and writing stories. “For me, the greater part of writing is daydreaming, dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out – the writing down of it I always find hard. But I love finishing it, then holding the book in my hand and sharing my dream with my readers.”

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1. micheal11
   on 17 February 2016

   good

   5 out of 5

2. jav100
   on 31 January 2015

   This book is a mixture of feelings as for its as if you’re there.It also tells you how you shouldn’t judge a person how they look.It may even be one of your relatives.Additionally, you should always treat a person with respect even though you don’t know them however it does not mean to go wherever they go as for its for your own safety

   5 out of 5

3. Nashdasher
   on 8 March 2013

   This is a surprisingly moving book it is descriptive and amazing.

4. TwilightTeamEdward
   on 5 March 2013

   I love this book. I now want to know more about Dunkirk.

5. evil-penguin
   on 8 December 2012

   Escape from Shangri-la is a very emotional book, and it surprises you a lot if you actually read it, as you would expect Shangri-La to be some tropical island somewhere, but it is actually a nursing home!!!!!This book is a must-have and is great for people who like really emotional stories

6. booksrcul
   on 29 January 2012

   It is interesting because it talks about the war on sea and is different from the other Michael Morpurgo books I have read.

   4 out of 5

7. pianostar412
   on 23 January 2011

   One word A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!! I couldn’t put this book down,I even got told off by teaches for reading this book in lesons! maria :)

   5 out of 5

8. starlight3b5
   on 19 January 2011

   I love this book, its the second i’ve read by this author! I’m going to read ‘War Horse’ next, which i’ve heard is a brilliant book as well! THE TRUTH IS A LEMON MARAING

   5 out of 5

9. Molly13579
   on 17 September 2010

   I really enjoyed this book and the ending made me feel very happy. I love Michael Morpurgo books and is his number one fan. From Kim Rawlings Michael Morpurgo Super Fan

   5 out of 5