Singing for Mrs Pettigrew: A Storymaker's Journey

An spellbinding insight into storytelling from one of today's greatest writers. This collection by the 20032005 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.