From beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, this new collection gathers reflections, memoir, stories, and wonder, marking his 82nd birthday. This thoughtful book offers insights into a lifetime dedicated to crafting narratives about the world.

• A collection of reflections, memoir, stories, and wonder from Michael Morpurgo.
• Features thoughts on nature, childhood, writing, peace, war, and the experience of getting older.
• Includes a play, a poem or two, and several stories woven throughout the reflections.
• Described as full of wonder, gentle humour, and sharp observation.
• Written by acclaimed novelist Michael Morpurgo.

• Author: Morpurgo, Michael
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publication Date: October 30, 2025
• ISBN-10: 1399739719
• ISBN-13: 978-1399739719
• Dimensions: 137 x 30 x 201mm (Approx. 5.4 x 1.2 x 7.9 inches)
• Weight: 406g
• Publisher: Hodder Press

For readers who appreciate the craft of storytelling, Funny Thing, Getting Older provides a rich tapestry of personal and political observations from one of literature's masters. This is a book to treasure.