Eve Sutton facts for kids

Eve Sutton was a well-known children's author from New Zealand. Her full name was Evelyn Mary Sutton, and she was born Evelyn Mary Breakell. She lived from September 14, 1906, to December 19, 1992.

Early Life

Eve Sutton was born in Preston, England, on September 14, 1906. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a primary school teacher for a few years, from 1927 to 1931. In 1931, she married Arthur Sutton. Later, in 1949, Eve and her family moved all the way to New Zealand. She officially became a New Zealander in 1955.

Writing for Children

A Special First Book

Eve Sutton's first book for children was called My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes. This book came about because her cousin-in-law, Lynley Dodd, suggested they work together. Eve wrote the story, and Lynley drew the pictures.

This picture book is now considered a classic in New Zealand. It was the only picture book Eve Sutton ever wrote. In 1975, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes won the Esther Glen Award, which is a special prize for children's books.

Books for Older Kids

After her first success, Eve Sutton started writing books for older children. She wrote a series of novels that told stories about what it was like for families who moved to New Zealand from other countries.

In 1990, Eve Sutton received another important award. She was given the Award for Services to Children's Literature by the New Zealand Children's Literature Association. This award recognized her important contributions to children's books.

Her Books

Here are some of the books Eve Sutton wrote:

• 1973 — My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
• 1976 — Green Gold
• 1977 — Johnny Sweep
• 1977 — Tuppenny Brown
• 1978 — Moa Hunter
• 1983 — Surgeon's Boy
• 1983 — Skip for the Huntaway
• 1984 — Kidnapped by Blackbirders
• 1987 — Valley of Heavenly Gold