Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, 1982 and1989; the Nestle Smarties Book Prize for 9-11 years (Gold Award), 1993; the Nestle Smarties Book Prize for 9-11 years (Silver Award, 1997); twice nominated for the international Hans Christian Andersen award, 1988 and 2010; plus many awards for illustration. Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, 1982 and1989; the Nestle Smarties Book Prizefor ... Read more9-11 years (Gold Award), 1993; the Nestle Smarties Book Prise for 9-11 years (Silver Award, 1997); twice nominated for the international Hans Christian Andersen award, 1988 and 2010; plus many awards for illustration. Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK's most well-known and best-loved authors. A prolific writer, he has won numerous awards and was the Children's Laureate from 2003 to 2005. His world-famous War Horse met with international acclaim and has been made into a stage play and a film. Kimberley Reynolds is Professor of Childrens Literature at Newcastle University. She has advised on and contributed to m Show Less