Michael Morpurgo
There is the myth that writing books for children is easier than writing books for grownups, whereas we know that truly great books for children are works of genius, whether it's 'Alice in Wonderland' or the 'Gruffalo' or 'Northern Lights'. When it's a great book, it's a great book, whether it's for children or not.
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Your library is your paradise...Much of what we now consider 'personality' will be...Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul...The reason why the world lacks unity, and lies broken...Do not look for approval except for the consciousness...For a true writer, each book should be a new beginning...