Mistress Masham's Repose by T H White
Ten-year-old orphan Maria lives in her ancestors' crumbling mansion, with warm-hearted Cook and the eccentric Professor as her only friends. Exploring the grounds one day, Maria discovers a wild, half-forgotten island in the middle of a neglected lake - and an extraordinary secret.
One of the finest, most magical and extraordinary children's books ever written.. Children's writers are so often asked, Which other book in the world do you wish you had written? By now I must have read tens of thousands. But I still answer, truthfully, Oh, this one. Definitely, this one -- Anne Fine Rockets at a cracking pace, full of excitement and drama. The action builds up to a thrilling climax when in the tradition of the best fairy stories, the baddies get their comeuppance and right wins the day ... A delightful treat, and will require several readings before it reveals all its secrets Kirkus
T. H. White was born in India, was educated in England and lived in Ireland and later in the Channel Islands. He wrote several well-loved classic novels including The Once and Future King and Mistress Masham's Repose.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849414821 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849414823 |
| Title | Mistress Masham's Repose |
| Author | T H White |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2011-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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