The Private Diaries of Alison Uttley

The Private Diaries of Alison Uttley

Author: Denis Judd

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2011-07-12

Total Pages: 677

ISBN-13: 178303193X

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Popular childrens author, Alison Uttley (Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig) spent over 40 years writing diaries. Professor Denis Judd, who knew Alison and has previously written her biography, reveals a different side to the writer whose husband committed suicide and whose close relationship with her son is recorded in detail. But the magic of the author rings through on every page as she writes about her daily life in Berkshire, the red lipped fisherwife near neighbor (better known as Enid Blyton!) and her tempestuous relationship with her illustrators. She also writes endearingly about the changing seasons, reflecting much of her adult writing. These beautifully written diaries have been skillfully edited by Denis Judd, one of the Trustees of her Estate and a renowned biographer in his own right. Wonderfully written with a truly nostalgic look at days long gone, this is a must-read not just for fans of Alison Uttley's work but for anyone who enjoys good writing.


Children's Fiction 1900–1950

Children's Fiction 1900–1950

Author: John Cooper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-23

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0429807538

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First published in 1998, this volume explores how the genre of school stories had become firmly established by the turn of the twentieth century, having been built on the foundations laid by writers such as Thomas Hughes and F.W. Farrar. Stories for girls were also taking on a more exciting complexion, inspired by the ‘Katy’ books of Susan Coolidge. The first five decades of the twentieth century saw further developments in children’s fiction. In this comprehensive volume, John and Jonathan Cooper examine each decade in turn, with alphabetically arranged entries on popular children’s writers that published works in English during that period. 206 different authors are covered, many from the United States and Canada. Each entry provides information on the author’s pseudonyms, date of birth, nationality, titles of works, place and date of publication and the publisher’s name. The artist responsible for a book’s illustrations is also identified where possible. With over 200 illustrations of cover designs and dustwrappers, many of which are now rare and have never before been published, this book will delight collectors, dealers, scholars, librarians, parents and all those who simply enjoy reading children’s fiction.


Four to Fourteen

Four to Fourteen

Author: Kathleen Lines

Publisher:

Published: 1950

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Lijst van aanbevolen Engelse kinderboeken, gepubliceerd na 1939.


The Private Diaries of Alison Uttley

The Private Diaries of Alison Uttley

Author: Alison Uttley

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13:

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Providing a detailed insight into the life and works of the author of the 'Little Grey Rabbit' books, these diaries have been edited by Denis Judd, one of the trustees of her estate, and Ronald Blythe.