ACHUKA Book of the Day 8 Sep 20205
A brand-new edition from Manderley Press (this description of the book is taken from their website) of two short stories for children by Raymond Briggs, set in and inspired by Wimbledon, where the author grew up.
See also from Manderley Press:
Tales of London Town [ACHUKA Book of the Day 10 Dec 2024]
Manderley Press are thrilled to have re-published two of Raymond Briggs’ books for children – The Strange House and Midnight Adventure – in one beautiful new edition.
These stories were both written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs, and set in Wimbledon, South London, where he grew up. Briggs, who died in August 2022, was born in 1934, and is perhaps best known for his books Father Christmas and The Snowman (which was adapted into the hugely successful film of the same name).
However, his very first books, were created in the early 1960s: The Strange House and Midnight Adventure were published in 1961, and are charming, nostalgic and beautifully illustrated children’s books featuring, and inspired by, the landscape of Briggs’ youth.
Wimbledon itself is hardly mentioned, but both stories feature identifiable streets and landmarks throughout. In The Strange House, two young boys trespassing on a golf course discover a hidden brick tunnel leading to a mysterious large house. The golf course still exists and both the tunnel and the house are identifiable as historical features of Wimbledon Park…
The new edition reproduces Brigg’s original illustrations to perfection, and is wonderfully introduced by Chris Riddell, OBE, who was a former student of the author.
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We are thrilled to see this lovely review of our brand new book – The Strange House by Raymond Briggs – in the @IrishTimes today. What a wonderful way to start the week pic.twitter.com/hxvf4yXRCT— Manderley Press (@manderleypress) September 8, 2025
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