Averil Demuth facts for kids
Averil Constance Demuth (1906–2000) was an English writer. She was known for her children's stories. Many of her books included exciting fantasy elements.
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About Averil Demuth's Life
Averil Constance Demuth was born on January 5, 1906, in Devon, England. She started writing words for music in the 1920s. Her first story for children was published in 1938.
Early Stories and Adventures
Her first story was called Trudi and Hansel (1938). This book was set in the beautiful Austrian Tyrol. It followed a girl named Trudi and a boy named Hansel. They went on an adventure up a mountain. Their animal friends, including a cow, a dog, a hen, and a raven, joined them. They wanted to see a giant named Riese.
Another exciting book was The House in the Mountains (1940). This story took place in a small Swiss village. Children in the story met a witch and a tricky baron. They also encountered a dog, a fox, and a bear. The book was full of magic, secret passages, and even kidnappings!
Life Changes and New Tales
In 1941, Averil Demuth was living in Heston, Cornwall. She married Anthony Cockbain in Penzance that same year. Sadly, her husband passed away in 1942.
She continued to write wonderful stories. The Enchanted Islands (1941) was a modern fairy tale. It was followed by Sea Gypsies (1942). This book told the holiday adventures of Peter and Petronel. They explored an "enchanted island" where tiny magical people were real.
The House of the Wind (1953) was another adventure story. It was set in Cornwall. This book was praised for its ancient magic and exciting plot.
Later Work and Legacy
In 1968, Averil Demuth edited a special book. It was about the Minack Theatre, a famous open-air theatre in Cornwall. She wrote a historical part of the book herself.
Averil Demuth passed away on May 16, 2000, in Penzance. Her stories continue to be enjoyed by readers.
Averil Demuth's Books
- Trudi and Hansel: a story of the Austrian Tyrol (1938)
- The house in the mountains: a Swiss story (1940)
- The enchanted islands: a modern fairy tale (1941)
- The sea gypsies (1942)
- The house of the wind (1953)
- The Minack open-air theatre: a symposium (editor) (1968)
