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My favourite books as a child
Moondial (Puffin Books)Moondial (Puffin Books) by Helen Cresswell
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I saw the TV show first, and adored it.
An Enemy at Green KnoweAn Enemy at Green Knowe by L.M. Boston
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I loved all the Green Knowe books, but this was my favourite.
The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
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The Little White HorseThe Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
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This spawned the TV series 'Moonacre', but i particularly loved the book
The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
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Midnight Is a PlaceMidnight Is a Place by Joan Aiken
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Anneli the Art HaterAnneli the Art Hater by Anne Fine
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We often used to read Anne Fine's books in 'story time' at primary school.
Lady Daisy (Puffin Books)Lady Daisy (Puffin Books) by Dick King-Smith
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My absolute favourite book when i was eight or nine.
Witch Week (The Chrestomanci)Witch Week (The Chrestomanci) by Diana Wynne Jones
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A great, fast-paced mystery.
Anastasia on Her Own (Lions)Anastasia on Her Own (Lions) by Lois Lowry
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I loved all the Anastasia books and modelled myself on her somewhat around the age of 10. This was my favourite because it's the funniest of the series.
Ramona and Her MotherRamona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary
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The Ramona series is great - easy to read and funny.
Little House on the Prairie (Classic Mammoth)Little House on the Prairie (Classic Mammoth) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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My obsession for several years!
Ballet Shoes (Puffin Modern Classics)Ballet Shoes (Puffin Modern Classics) by Piers Sanford
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Again, one which i read many times and wished i could be a part of.
The Great Ghost RescueThe Great Ghost Rescue by Eva Ibbotson
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Upper Fourth at Malory TowersUpper Fourth at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
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Many people fins Enid Blyton's school stories old-fashioned and horrendous but i adored them (and, of course, begged my parents to send me to boarding school).
The Exiles at Home (Little Women for Today's Readers)The Exiles at Home (Little Women for Today's Readers) by Hilary McKay
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An entertaining story of hectic family life.
Harriet the Spy (Collins Modern Classics)Harriet the Spy (Collins Modern Classics) by Louise Fitzhugh
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Harriet was my other important role model! A must-read :)
Children of WinterChildren of Winter by Berlie Doherty
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One of those classic 'go back in time' stories. 'Street Child' by the same author is also great.
Swallows and AmazonsSwallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
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Wonderful adventure.
Ordinary PrincessOrdinary Princess by M. M. Kaye
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Magical and evocative.
The Best of Milly-Molly-MandyThe Best of Milly-Molly-Mandy by Joyce Lankester Brisley
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Summer of the Zeppelin (Puffin Books)Summer of the Zeppelin (Puffin Books) by Elsie McCutcheon
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When Hitler Stole Pink RabbitWhen Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
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I've read this so many times! A real favourite - exciting, funny and sad.
The Silver SwordThe Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
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Back Home (Puffin Books)Back Home (Puffin Books) by Michelle Magorian
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Rusty is a brilliant character. Although this was my favourite of Michelle Magorian's, i'd recommend her other books too.