Christianna Brand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christianna Brand
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Pencil sketch of Christianna Brand
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| Born | Mary Christianna Milne 17 December 1907 British Malaya |
| Died | 11 March 1988 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | England |
| Citizenship | British |
| Genre | Children's literature Mystery |
| Notable works | Green for Danger and other books in The Inspector Cockrill Series; Nurse Matilda |
| Spouse | Roland Lewis |
Christianna Brand (born Mary Christianna Milne) was a British writer. She wrote exciting mystery stories and wonderful children's books. She was born on December 17, 1907, in British Malaya. She passed away on March 11, 1988, at 80 years old.
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About Christianna Brand
Christianna Brand spent her early years in England and India. Before becoming a famous writer, she had many different jobs. She worked as a model, a dancer, and even a shop assistant. She also worked as a governess, teaching children in their homes.
Christianna Brand used several pen names for her books. These included Mary Ann Ashe and Mary Roland. She was also the head of the Crime Writers' Association from 1972 to 1973. This shows how important she was in the world of mystery writing. She was married to Roland Lewis.
Her Books and Characters
Christianna Brand's first novel was called Death in High Heels. She got the idea for this book while working as a salesgirl. She imagined solving a mystery involving her co-workers.
In 1941, she introduced one of her most famous characters. This was Inspector Cockrill of the Kent County Police. He first appeared in the book Heads You Lose. Inspector Cockrill became a popular detective. He starred in seven of her mystery novels.
Green for Danger
Green for Danger is Christianna Brand's most well-known mystery book. It is a "whodunit" story, meaning readers try to guess who committed the crime. The story takes place in a hospital during World War II.
This book was so popular that it was made into a movie in 1946. The famous actor Alastair Sim played Inspector Cockrill in the film. After the 1950s, Christianna Brand wrote fewer Inspector Cockrill stories. She started writing different kinds of books and many short stories.
Nurse Matilda Series
Christianna Brand is also famous for her children's book series, Nurse Matilda. These books are about a magical nanny who helps naughty children. The stories were so loved that they were turned into movies. Actress Emma Thompson adapted them into the Nanny McPhee films. The first Nanny McPhee movie came out in 2005.
Christianna Brand was the cousin of a well-known illustrator. His name was Edward Ardizzone. He drew the pictures for her Nurse Matilda books.
Books for Children
- Welcome to Danger (1949) - This was a mystery book for young readers. It was also published as Danger Unlimited.
- Nurse Matilda (1964) - Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
- Nurse Matilda Goes to Town (1967) - Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
- Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital (1974) - Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
See also
In Spanish: Christianna Brand para niños
