Through the Magic Door: Ursula Moray Williams, Gobbolino and the Little Wooden H

Description: Through the Magic Door by Colin Davison Through the Magic Door is the remarkable memoir of the great childrens book writer Ursula Moray Williams (1911-2006) whose classic titles The Little Wooden Horse and Gobbolino enthralled millions of readers. Drawing on unpublished diaries and letters, her own heart-warming story is told for the first time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Through the Magic Door is the remarkable memoir of the great childrens book writer Ursula Moray Williams (1911-2006) whose classic titles The Little Wooden Horse and Gobbolino enthralled millions of readers. Drawing on unpublished diaries and letters, her own heart-warming story is told for the first time. From the crumbling, fairy-tale mansion of her youth, through love, faith, crises and sacrifices that brought deep insight into the worlds of children, it is a life as remarkable and inspirational as the adventures of her brave, fictional heroes. Notes The official, authorised biography of this much loved childrens author. Author Biography Colin Davison was a foreign correspondent, editor and managing director of daily newspapers, then group editors of Daily Mail regional newspapers. He lives in Worcestershire close to the villages where Ursula Moray Williams lived for sixty years. Review "One of the great childrens writers of her generation. In Colin Davison, she has a biographer who can do justice to her remarkable talent, and give us a vibrant picture of her life." --Shirley Hughes, author and illustrator, "Lucy & Toms Day" Long Description Through the Magic Door is the remarkable memoir of the great childrens book writer Ursula Moray Williams (1911-2006) whose classic titles The Little Wooden Horse and Gobbolino enthralled millions of readers. Drawing on unpublished diaries and letters, her own heart-warming story is told for the first time. From the crumbling, fairy-tale mansion of her youth, through love, faith, crises and sacrifices that brought deep insight into the worlds of children, it is a life as remarkable and inspirational as the adventures of her brave, fictional heroes. Review Quote One of the great childrens writers of her generation. In Colin Davison, she has a biographer who can do justice to her remarkable talent, and give us a vibrant picture of her life." Details ISBN0857160060 Author Colin Davison Series Northumbria Press ISBN-10 0857160060 ISBN-13 9780857160065 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2011 Short Title THROUGH THE MAGIC DOOR Language English Publication Date 2011-04-01 Pages 260 Subtitle Ursula Moray Williams, Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse DEWEY 823.912 UK Release Date 2011-04-01 Imprint Northumbria Press Place of Publication Pembroke Dock Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2011-04-01 NZ Release Date 2011-04-01 Publisher McNidder & Grace Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:149058732;

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