Morris Gleitzman is an Australian institution. A beloved author of novels for young people, Morris is known for his ability to be funny and warm without shying away from the realities of life. He has been writing for almost half a century now and has delighted generations of readers with his more than 40 books of fiction. This week, Michael and Morris sit down to reflect on Morris’s multi-generational impact and to discuss his latest novel, Tweet.

Reading list:

Two Weeks with the Queen, Morris Gleitzman, 1989

Misery Guts, Morris Gleitzman, 1991

Worry Warts, Morris Gleitzman, 1992

Blabber Mouth, Morris Gleitzman, 1993

Sticky Beak, Morris Gleitzman, 1994

Now, Morris Gleitzman, 2010

Tweet, Morris Gleitzman, 2024

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

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