Category Archives: Eleanor Graham

My favourite 20th Century books…

Posted on November 16, 2019 by wordsandpictures2016

This is just a silly list of some of my favourite 20th century books: some are seen as ‘important’, some as ‘classics’ but what binds them together is that over the years I have gained so much enjoyment and stimulation … Continue reading →

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The Children who lived in a Barn – Eleanor Graham

Posted on November 2, 2016 by wordsandpictures2016

‘The Children Who Lived in a Barn’ is possibly my favourite ever children’s book. Published in 1938, the book was written by Eleanor Graham, the first Editor of the Puffin Story Book range. The Dunett family live in a small village called … Continue reading →

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