Tallinna Rahumäe põhikool Report Michael Morpurgo Lizett Käos 8A Tallinn, 2014 Michael Morpurgo His biographical data Michael Murporgo´s full name is Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo. He was born 5 October 1943 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, he attended schools in London, Sussex and Canterbury. He went on to London University to study English and French, followed by a step into the teaching profession and a job in a primary school in Kent. It was there that he discovered what he wanted to do. Morpurgo's biological father was actor Tony Van Bridge. His mother, Kippe Cammaerts (otherwise Catherine Noel Kippe, daughter of Emile Cammaerts), who
Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo was born in 5 October 1943, his full name is Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo . He is a well-known British author, who has written over a hundred books for children. There has been released three biogrphies about Michael Morpurgo. First on wasreleased in 1999 called “Interview with Michael Morpurgo”, written by JoannaCarey. In 2004 there was released “Dear mr Morpingo: Inside the world of Michael Morpurgo”, written by Geoff Fox. In 2005 was released “Michael Morpurgo”,written by Shaun McCarthy. Favorites among his own books are The Butterfly Lion, Kensuke´s Kingdom, WarHorse and Private Peaceful. The book talks about a horse who lives on a farm and moves into the battles of World War I. It is a story of friendship lasting through the toughest tests. Michael Morpurgo tells the story trough the eyes of a horse. It is a moving and a powerful story of survival.
Michael Morpurg o Michael Morpurgo was born on 5 October 1943 and his 66 years old. He has a wife called Clare and three children and six grandchildren. His the author of many books for children, five of which have been made into films. He also writes his own screenplays and libretti for opera. Following an early job as a school caretaker, Michael studied English and French at King's College London, and went on to teach primary school pupils in Kent. Morpurgo's work is noted for its "magical storytelling". His ambitions for writing shows in all of his stories. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare, established the charity Farms for City Children. The programme involves the children spending a
author and he has written over 100 books. Michael was born in St Albans. He has studied in London, Sussex and Canterbury. He went to university in London and there he studied English and French. He began his working life as a primary- school teacher and he discovered his writing talent there. Michael has four favourites among his own books "The Butterfly Lion", "Kensuke´s Kingdom", "Warhorse" and "Private Peaceful". "Warhorse" is a children´s novel which is written by Michael Morpurgo. It was published in Great Britain in 1982. The book tells the story about a horse Joey, its experiences in the First World War. Now Michael is 69 years old. He has three children and six grandchildren. He is married with his wife Clare.
Page |1 Your Name:__________________ Grade:______________________ Date:_______________________ Do you often read books voluntarily? What books do you usually read? Discuss it with your neighbor. Ask your neighbor: Who is Harry Potter? What's so magical about him? Part I 1/9/2013 Page |2 Reading: Read through the text, look up unknown words by J. K. Rowling In 1990, a British woman in her mid-twenties called Joanne Rowling was on a train in England when she suddenly had an idea for a story she could write. She had enjoyed writing ever since she was a young girl, but there was something about the main character in this story tha
wasted to keep up the prices. This merry, cheerful party mood of 1920 was changed to social consciousness and seriousness. Writers became socially minded. Politically and economicallt the rise of trade unions. Communist party in the usa became quite popular. Partly because of the russian revolution, which had huge impact all over the world. Writers became more critical and more bitter. One zanr that was proletarian literature, pro communist, left wing. The most famous representative was Michael Gold. The most interesting style was modernist combined with realism. The most interesting writer of this period was John Dos Passos 1896-1970. He is linked to the 1930's, the period of fear, unemployment, the rise of facism, market crashing. Came from an interesting background, grandfather was portugese, his mother came from puritan New England. Father was a lawyer and importand figure on wall street. He was born into a well off family and this is a paradox about him
American literature The literary history of this nation when the first humanbeing living in what has since become the U.S used language creatively. · Mid to late 18 century put down · Words are powerful, magical · Words must be remembered · Native Americans stories creation of the world · Attidude thought their land/language · Similar stories Dates and names · America was discovered in 1492 by Columbus · 1497 John Cabot went to Canada · 1579 San Fransisco/St. Fransis · 1607 Jamestown collony/John Smith · 1620 a boat called MayFlower · 1630 Boston was established · 1636 Harvard University · 1773 Boston Teaparty · 1775 War of Independence · 1776 4 July Declaration of Independence · First President George Washington Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus (1451
selling 176,000 copies in its first week and being beaten to the top spot by Journey South.In 2006, Abraham's debut album was the twelfth highest selling album of the year with total sales of around 300,000.Abraham's second album, Soul Man, was not as popular yet it still managed to make the Top 20 in the UK Charts. The album included the Christmas song "December Brings Me Back To You", a duet with television presenter Michael Underwood.A Very Best Of album was released in May 2008.His third studio album, Even If, was released in June 2008 to positive reviews, and its title track reached number 67 in the UK Charts. Album sales were not helped by its distribution company Pinnacle Entertainment (UK) going into administration due to the downturn in the economy. The album was released digitally on iTunes in March 2009.Abraham released the Christmas single Oh Holy Night in December 2009
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