The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda
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The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand
Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty. This work talks about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous children in her charge - and changes their lives for ever.
'Full of such inventive naughtiness - it may be better to keep these away from your children' Emma Thompson
Christianna Brand was born in 1909. As a child she lived with the family of her cousin, Edward Ardizzone. Christianna had many jobs until finally, in 1941, her first crime novel Death in High Heels was published, which was followed by successful crime novels and historical romance as well as children's books. She died in 1988. Edward Ardizzone was born in 1900. He illustrated for the Radio Times, exhibited his art in prestigious galleries and, in 1936, Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain was published - the first of the books. In 1956 Tim All Alone was the first book to win the Kate Greenaway Award. In 1962 Christianna and Edward collaborated on an anthology of stories called Naughty Children, which featured a tale about Nurse Matilda, followed by Nurse Matilda Goes to Town (in 1966) and Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital (in 1973).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747576792 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747576793 |
| Title | The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda |
| Author | Christianna Brand |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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