This December I’m recommending an enchanting Classic Fantasy novel for children by American author, Edward Eager (1911-1964). Half Magic was published in 1954 and is the first in a series of seven interlinked novels now known as Edward Eager’s Tales of Magic. These are available in all the usual formats in America but are harder… Continue reading
In the festive month of December I usually recommend a classic Children’s Fantasy. This year my choice is Carbonel by Barbara Sleigh (1906-1982), a magical story about two children and a witch’s cat who is feline royalty. This novel was first published in 1955 and there were two sequels – The Kingdom of Carbonel (1960)… Continue reading
For my `Christmas Classic’ this year I’m choosing Mistress Masham’s Repose, a novel for children by T.H.White. It was first published in 1946 and was dedicated to White’s goddaughter, the splendidly named Amaryllis Garnet. White is best known for his Arthurian sequence The Once and Future King but Mistress Masham’s Repose is set in the… Continue reading
Every December I like to recommend a Children’s Classic. With a new kitten in the house, the obvious choice seems to be Paul Gallico’s Jennie. This is the story of a boy who is transformed into a cat and adopted by a streetwise older cat called Jennie. First published in 1950 I don’t think Jennie… Continue reading