Funny Thing, Getting OlderMichael Morpurgo is one of Britain's most beloved novelists, best known for enchanting children with his books like 'War Horse' and 'Private Peaceful'. Here, collected for the first time, are his thoughts on nature, childhood, writing, politics and getting older. Full of wonder, gentle humour and sharp observation, 'Funny Thing, Getting Older' is a book to treasure.

'I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation

This book is a remarkable and unlikely love story

the women must always be ready to run

Relying on scores of exclusive new interviews with first-hand witnesses and rigorous original reporting

And prior to that

Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia

dealing with rejection and retirement while ultimately finding personal peace and happiness

Acclaimed New York Times science writer Carl Zimmer investigates what current science has to say on the most fundamental of questions: What is life

The indisputable 'queen of crosswords'

Someone has been plotting to kill him

So if you're stumped for office party small talk

What do you do when your mother writes irate emails to the future prime minister defending your honour