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Can you write a story like Sir Michael Morpurgo?

30th January 2025

One of the UK’s best-loved authors, Michael Morpurgo, will be at Goodwoof on Saturday 17 May talking about his latest book, ‘Cobweb’ which features a brave and wonderful corgi whose adventures are set at the end of the Napoleonic War. And to celebrate, we're challenging you to write the snappiest, most entertaining short story ever which will be judged by the celebrated author himself!

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If you’re a primary school pupil, and love to let your imagination run riot on the page, then we’ve got an amazing opportunity for you!

One of the UK’s best-loved authors, Michael Morpurgo, will be at Goodwoof on Saturday 17 May talking about his latest book, ‘Cobweb’ which features a brave and wonderful corgi whose adventures are set at the end of the Napoleonic War.

It’s a story which will keep you turning the pages to find out how Cobweb, having been separated from his beloved owner, Bethan, becomes a Drover’s Dog and makes his way all the way to London from his countryside home in Pembrokeshire – and back again. Of course, he makes friends and has many adventures on the way, and this heartwarming tale of courage and kindness is a must-have addition to any bookshelf.

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So, we know what a great storyteller, Michael  Morpurgo is, but are you up for the challenge of writing the snappiest, most entertaining short story ever which will be judged by the celebrated author himself?  If yours is the winning tale, you will receive a family ticket to Goodwoof, meet Michael Morpurgo and be presented with the most spectacular prize. Thanks to our friends at Harper Collins Children’s Books, Sir Michael will present the winner with all the Michael Morpurgo titles that Harper Collins Children’s Books have published – that’s over 50 books for you and the same again for your school! Amazing!! Four runners up will also receive family tickets for Goodwoof on Saturday 17 May so that they can come and listen to Sir Michael talk too.

So, if that’s got you fired up and thinking about what you’re going to write about, just download the entry form here and unleash your imaginative storytelling skills.

The competition opens on February 28 and closes on March 28 with the winner and runners up announced by Monday 15 April. Please read the Terms and Conditions here.

Good luck – Michael Morpurgo can’t wait to read your stories!

‘Cobweb,’ illustrated by Michael Foreman, is available in hardback now from all good bookstores and will be released on 5 June in paperback. Copies will be on sale at the Goodwoof bookshop during the event.

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Michael Morpurgo Storywriting Competition

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