Originally written by Barbara Newhall Follett in 1927, when she was only twelve years old, The House Without Windows is an enchanting fable about the rhapsodic beauty of the natural world, and one of our very favourite books of the year. A magical story of self-discovery and the lure of the great outdoors, Follett’s masterpiece follows the free-spirited Eepersip in her quest to break away from the confinement of her family home and immerse herself in the wonders of nature.

A rare treat for young and old alike, The House Without Windows has now been republished in a stunning new edition illustrated by the award-winning artist behind The Lost Words, Jackie Morris.

This ‘classic’ reissue is likely to appeal to adults more than children. Melanie McDonagh finished her review in The Pectator by saying, “My 12-year-old found the interminable nature descriptions intolerable.”

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A welcome new edition of this much-loved children’s classic.

Christina is sent to live with her uncle in his country house, Flambards, and knows from the moment she arrives that she’ll never fit in. Her uncle is fierce and domineering and her cousin, Mark, is selfish-but despite all this, Christina discovers a passion for horse-riding and finds a true friend in Will. What Christina has yet to realize, though, is the important part she has to play in the future of this strange household . . . A welcome new edition of this exciting story which will appeal to old and new readers alike.

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Shortlisted for FOYLES Children’s Book of the year 2019

The Ted Hughes classic, illustrated by Chris Mould.

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This classic has been rejacketed and given fresh illustrations (by Peter Cottrill) to tie in with a forthcoming BBC adaptation starring Mackenzie Crook and Zoë Wanamaker. 

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This volume (from NYRB Kids) collects together nine years of Lucretia P. Hale’s comedic vignettes.

Considered a classic of American children’s literature and a masterpiece of deadpan drollery.

Lucretia Hale (1820-1900) wrote widely for the American magazine market. The Peterkins are a Bostonian family of quite Bostonian  devoted to self-improvement and aspirations. The sketches humorously portray a variety of difficulties arising from their naïveté. Each time the family is rescued from disaster by the common sense of the Lady from Philadelphia.

Good for dipping into.

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