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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Michael Morpurgo says he refuses to give advice to children at book signings

Beloved children’s author Sir Michael Morpurgo has said he refuses to give young people advice when they ask him for help at book signings.

The 82-year-old, known for titles including War Horse, The Butterfly Lion and Kensuke’s Kingdom, said children “often” ask him for guidance but he has come to realise it’s better to decline the request.

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