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Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Eleanor Farjeon
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781782950448
ClassificationsDewey:823.8
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Red Fox Classics
Publication Date 31 March 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A magical, classic collection of tales from one of the UK's most notable and well-loved children's authors, Eleanor Farjeon. Wandering minstrel, Martin Pippin, encounters six little girls on his travels - who beg him to tell them stories. This he does whilst they are making daisy chains, and so his wonderful tales of magicians, mermaids, pirates and pigs are here-recounted. The collection includes one of Farjeon's most famous and charming stories, 'Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep. This classic, magical collection will be loved by adults and children alike - perfect for bedtime reading.

Author Biography

Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was a British author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. She lived much of her life among the literary and theatrical circles of London, and her friends included D. H. Lawrence, Walter de la Mare and Robert Frost. She won many literary awards, and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for children's literature is presented annually in her memory by the Children's Book Circle.