Michael Morpurgo the nation&s favourite storyteller & author of War Horse shares the secrets & inspirations of his novels This insightful collection is the perfect gift for Michael Morpurgo fans who want to understand how writing works & where stories begin Revealing essays from Michael about more than twenty of his most popular novels are combined with key extracts from his books along with historical context & illuminating background information from Michael&s brother Mark stunning illustrations from Michael Foreman photographs & facsimiles complete the immersive experience