Best Quote by Michael Morpurgo
“I was never a great reader, but there were two stories I loved best: Kipling's The Elephant's Child and The Jungle Book. Deep down, I've always wanted to write a book about a wild child and an elephant.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, Michael Morpurgo, 2015
The speaker admires two classic adventure tales and aspires to create a similar story about a wild child and an elephant.
In simple terms: Loves classic adventures; wants to write a similar tale.
Key Takeaway
Start drafting your own wild-child narrative.
Themes
inspiration
literature
creativity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Writing a novel
- teaching creative writing
- developing a children's book
- exploring animal protagonists
Key Concepts
Adventure
coming‑of‑age
animal symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What unique element will your story add?
- How will you portray the child's wildness?
A Different Perspective
Balancing originality with homage can be challenging.
