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Alison Uttley

Alison Uttley
By Denis Judd

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Little Grey Rabbit, Sam Pig and Brown Fox are just some of the characters created in children's books by Alison Uttley. But who was the real woman who spun these enchanting tales of country lore and friendship? Born and raised in an idyllic rural setting, Uttley gathered much of the inspiration for her stories from the fond memories of her childhood and love of the countryside. However, her life was to prove far more complex than the humble beginnings of a country girl had shown. She had a strong personality with a character full of contradiction, sometimes kindly, thoughtful and loving, a provider of merry company and stimulating friendship, but also domineering, scornful, harsh and calculating. The author of this biography had access to Uttley's diaries. This revised edition contains a new introduction.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #471827 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-08-23
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 295 pages

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About the Author
Professor Denis Judd is the author of many biographies including Prince Phillip, George VI, Radical Joe: A Life of Joseph Chamberlain, and Lord Reading. He has also written historical and military studies, books for children and two novels. His knowledge of Alison Uttley and her work has led him to writing 13 completely original Little Grey Rabbit stories, published to wide acclaim.

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Alison Uttley Biography by Denis Judd5
If you are a fan of Alison Uttley and want to know more about the woman behind the writing, this biography is for you. An acclaimed biographer, Denis Judd has produced the definitive biography using her personal diaries and private letters. Get to know the person behind Little Grey Rabbit, and follow the course of her long life after she left the security of a Derbyshire farmhouse and a loving family for eventual fame and acclaim as a childrens author and essayist.

Alison Uttley; creator of Little Grey Rabbit5
A suberbly writtten, terrifically researched and enthralling biography of one of the greatest (but most troubled) of British writers for children - and adults. Page-turning.