Michelle Magorian

Author

Michelle Magorian is a British author and actress best known for her beloved children's novel Goodnight Mister Tom, which tells the story of a young evacuee sent to the English countryside during the Second World War and the elderly recluse who reluctantly takes him in. The novel won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and has been... adapted for stage and screen, becoming a modern classic of children's literature. Magorian's other novels, including Back Home and A Little Love Song, also explore the wartime experiences of young people with warmth, sensitivity, and historical authenticity. Her books and audiobooks continue to move listeners of all ages with their celebration of kindness, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Read more Show less