Michelle Magorian Quotes

Michelle Magorian is an English author of children's books. She is best known for her first novel, Goodnight Mister Tom, which won the 1982 Guardian Prize for British children's books and has been adapted several times for screen or stage. Two other well-known works are Back Home and A Little Love Song. She resides in Petersfield, Hampshire. Wikipedia

✵ 6. November 1947

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Michelle Magorian Quotes

“I’d rather be happy and odd than miserable and ordinary,' she said, sticking her chin in the air.”

Michelle Magorian

Source: Good Night, Mr. Tom

“It occurred to him that strength was quite different from toughness and that being vulnerable wasn't quite the same as being weak.”

Michelle Magorian

Source: Goodnight Mister Tom

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