Dorothy Edwards facts for kids
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Dorothy Edwards
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| Born | Dorothy Violet Ellen Brown 6 November 1914 Teddington, Middlesex |
| Died | 9 August 1982 (aged 67) Surrey, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | British |
| Genre | Children's books |
| Years active | 1952–1982 |
| Notable works | My Naughty Little Sister; The Witches and the Grinnygog |
| Spouse | Francis P. Edwards (1908–84) |
| Children | 2 |
Dorothy Edwards (born November 6, 1914 – died August 8, 1982) was an English writer. She is famous for her My Naughty Little Sister book series. She also wrote the novel The Witches and the Grinnygog (1981).
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About Dorothy Edwards
Dorothy Violet Ellen Brown was born on November 6, 1914. Her birthplace was Teddington, near London. Her father taught her to read when she was very young. She wrote her first story at just four years old!
As a young adult, her stories, poems, and articles were published. In 1942, she married Francis P. "Frank" Edwards. They had two children, Jane and Frank. Dorothy Edwards passed away in 1982. She was buried next to her younger sister, Phyllis Mary F. Brown. Phyllis, known as "Pip," was the inspiration for the Naughty Little Sister books.
Her Famous Books
The My Naughty Little Sister Series
Dorothy Edwards' most popular stories are about My Naughty Little Sister. She got the idea for these books in 1950. She wanted to keep her daughter, Jane, entertained during a family holiday.
She wrote five books in this series. The well-known artist Shirley Hughes drew the pictures for them. These books tell fun stories about a little sister who is sometimes a bit mischievous.
Other Books and Collections
Besides the Naughty Little Sister books, Dorothy Edwards wrote many other children's stories. She also created picture books for younger readers.
She put together several collections of stories, folklore, and poems for children. These collections often focused on exciting topics like magic, witches, and ghosts. Two of her collections are Ghosts and Shadows (1980) and Mists and Magic (1983).
Dorothy Edwards on Radio and TV
Dorothy Edwards helped create the popular radio show Listen with Mother. Her Naughty Little Sister stories were first shared on this show in 1950. She also wrote for famous children's TV shows. These included Playschool and Jackanory.
Awards and Recognition
In 1981, Dorothy Edwards' novel The Witches and the Grinnygog was nominated for the Whitbread Award. This award is for children's literature. The book is about friendly witches in modern Britain. Later, this novel was even made into a television show!
Selected Books by Dorothy Edwards
My Naughty Little Sister Books
- My Naughty Little Sister (1952)
- My Naughty Little Sister's Friends (1962)
- When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good (1968)
- All About My Naughty Little Sister (1969)
- More Naughty Little Sister Stories (1971)
- My Naughty Little Sister & Bad Harry (1974)
Other Children's Books
- Tales of Joe and Timothy (1969)
- Joe and Timothy Together (1971)
- The Magician Who Kept a Pub and Other Stories (1975)
- A Strong and Willing Girl (1980)
- The Witches and the Grinnygog (1981)
- The Old Man Who Sneezed (1983)
- Mark the Drummer-Boy (1983)
