Funny Thing, Getting Older
Reflections on life, storytelling and wonder
$35.65
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
24 March 2026
Summary
From beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, comes a new collection of reflections, memoir, stories and wonder.
‘A beautiful, thoughtful book that brims with joy’ KATE MOSSE
‘Suffused with gentle optimism and warmth’ *TELEGRAPH*
A story is like a kite. If I make it right, if I fly it right, it will swoop and soar. And it will please my heart when it’s up there, floating on the wind
In Funny Thing, Getting…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399739719 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399739719 |
| Author: | Michael Morpurgo |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 136mm x 32mm |
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Critics Review
‘A beautiful, reflective, thoughtful book brimming with the joy of nature, the importance of our respect and stewardship of the world around us, but also witty and clear-sighted about the power of writing, of words and of education being what transforms us. A marvellous read from a National Treasure.’ – KATE MOSSE‘Our master storyteller’ – JOANNA LUMLEY‘He sees things clearly and writes about them well… We are all the richer for what he sees’ – PHILIP PULLMANSuffused with gentle optimism and warmth * Telegraph *
About The Author
Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo is the award-winning author of over 100 books, including Private Peaceful, Kensuke’s Kingdom and War Horse, which has been made into a Tony Award-winning Broadway play and a Golden Globe-nominated film. He was Children’s Laureate from 2003-2005, a role that took him across Britain to inspire a love of reading in children.
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