Ethel Penrose facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ethel Charlotte Coghill Penrose
Illustration taken from page 52 of 'Clear as the Noon Day'
Born	1857 Dublin, Ireland
Died	1 June 1938
Occupation	Writer
Nationality	Irish
Genre	Children's

Ethel Charlotte Coghill Penrose (born in 1857 – died on June 1, 1938) was an Irish writer who wrote books for children. She is best known for her stories that entertained young readers.

Discovering Ethel Penrose: An Irish Author

Ethel Charlotte Coghill was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1857. Her father was Sir John Joscelyn Coghill, a well-known Irish photographer. Her mother was Katherine Frances. Ethel grew up with two sisters and four brothers.

Ethel's Family Life and Moves

In 1880, Ethel married James Penrose. He worked as a land agent. Their wedding took place in Skibbereen. After they married, Ethel and James moved to Lismore, a town in County Waterford, where they lived for several years. They had at least four children together. Ethel Penrose passed away on June 1, 1938.

Her Journey as a Children's Writer

Ethel Penrose had a special talent for writing stories for young people. She wrote many children's books, and several of them were published. One of her most famous books is called Clear as the Noon Day. This book was made even more special because it included illustrations by her cousin, Edith Somerville. Edith Somerville was also a well-known Irish artist and writer.