Notable Works:
* Goodnight Mister Tom (1981): This is arguably her most famous work, a story of a young girl evacuated from London during World War II and her unlikely bond with an elderly widower.
* The Moon and the Star (1985): A story about a boy struggling to understand the complexities of family life, set against the backdrop of the English countryside.
* Little Darlings (1989): A darkly humorous story about two sisters who decide to escape their oppressive home life.
* The First Time He Held Her Hand (2002): A moving story about a young girl's first love and the challenges she faces.
* The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017): This fantasy novel is her most recent publication, telling the story of a young witch who is raised by a wolf in a forest.
Other Works:
* The King of the Wood (1983)
* A Little Bird Told Me (1986)
* The Other Side of the Fence (1990)
* The Secret of the Nightingale (1996)
* The Boy in the Garden (1999)
* The Haunting of Cassie Palmer (2008)
These are just some of the books written by Michelle Magorian. Her works are often praised for their emotional depth, evocative settings, and compelling characters.