This created so much interest in his books. During check out, it often looks like in the picture below in front of the shelf that houses his books: students looking for another one of his wonderful stories, excitedly making recommendations to each other.
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The most powerful, deeply moving experience though was reading The Butterfly Lion together. I have read this book many times already and I am therefore not unprepared for its sad parts. Yet, I am each time surprised about the emotional impact this story has on its readers, experiencing the protagonist's loss and pain, his joys and celebrations, feeling right there in the middle of the story. It makes the reader want to hear more of his stories. At the same time it makes the reader wonder how an author achieves such an impact with his writing.
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Well, here is a special message for you, Mr. Morpurgo, from our fifth graders. We hope you enjoy watching it, knowing you have many fans in far away places. We would love to hear from you. With warmest regards from Hong Kong!