Michelle Magorian

Michelle Magorian
Born (1947-11-06) 6 November 1947
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
OccupationWriter, Actor
NationalityBritish
Alma materRose Bruford College
Period1970–present
GenreNovels, libretto, lyrics
Notable worksGoodnight Mister Tom, Back Home, Just Henry
Notable awardsGuardian Award
1982
Costa Book Award
2008
Website
www.michellemagorian.com

Michelle Magorian (born 6 November 1947) is an English author of children's books. She is best known for her second novel, Goodnight Mister Tom, which won the 1982 Guardian Prize for British children's books. The novel has been adapted multiple times for screen and stage. Her other well-known works are Back Home and A Little Love Song. Magorian resides in Petersfield, Hampshire.