Michelle Magorian
Michelle Magorian | |
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| Born | 6 November 1947 Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK |
| Occupation | Writer, Actor |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Period | 1970–present |
| Genre | Novels, libretto, lyrics |
| Notable works | Goodnight Mister Tom, Back Home, Just Henry |
| Notable awards | Guardian Award 1982 Costa Book Award 2008 |
| Website | |
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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.