George Mills (writer) facts for kids
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George Mills
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| Born | George Ramsay Acland Mills 1 October 1896 Bude, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| Died | 8 December 1972 (aged 76) Budleigh Salterton, Devon, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Author, Schoolmaster |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | British children's and young adults' literature (1900–1949) |
| Notable works | Meredith and Co. (1930); King Willow (1938); Minor and Major (1939) |
| Spouse | Vera Louise Beauclerk Mills (1893-1942) |
| Relatives | Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet, great-grandfather Arthur Mills (MP), grandfather Sir George Dalhousie Ramsay, grandfather Revd Barton R. V. Mills, father Arthur F. H. Mills, novelist Lady Dorothy Mills, novelist and travel writer |
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George Ramsay Acland Mills (born October 1, 1896 – died December 8, 1972) was a British school teacher and a writer of adventure stories for children. His fun and imaginative tales were often about boys' schools in Great Britain. These stories usually included sports like cricket, funny pranks, and exciting mysteries. Many of his books also featured a much-loved pet bulldog named Uggles. George Mills was born in Bude, Cornwall, and passed away in Devonshire.
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George Mills: An Author for Young Readers
George Mills is listed in the British Library as a "Writer of Tales for Boys." This means his books were popular with young male readers.
Popular Books by George Mills
Some of the books written by Mills that you can find in the British Library include:
- Meredith and Co.: The Story of a Modern Preparatory School (published in 1933)
- King Willow (published in 1938)
- Minor and Major (published in 1939)
- St. Thomas of Canterbury (published in 1939)
Even though Mills stopped writing new books after 1939, his stories were still printed and enjoyed by new generations of readers until the late 1950s.
Meredith and Co.: A Famous Story
Mills' most famous book is Meredith and Co.. This story really captured how students spoke and acted between World War I and World War II. Five years later, Mills wrote a follow-up book called King Willow.
These books followed the exciting adventures of a group of fun-loving boys. They attended a fictional school called Leadham House Preparatory School. Leadham House was inspired by Mills' own experiences teaching. He taught at Windlesham House School in Portslade and Warren Hill School in Meads. Both of these schools are in East Sussex.
Education and Teaching Career
George Mills taught at several different schools during his career. These included The Craig School in Windermere and the English Preparatory School in Glion. He also taught at Eaton Gate Preparatory School in London. Later, in 1956, he taught at Ladycross School, a Catholic boys' school in Seaford, East Sussex.
Military Service in Two World Wars
Mills served in the military during both World War I and World War II.
World War I Service
He fought in World War I from 1916 to 1919. He started as a Private in a Rifle Brigade. Later, he moved to the Royal Army Service Corps. He was discharged as a Lance Corporal when the war ended.
World War II Service
When World War II began, Mills returned to military service on October 11, 1940. He was given the rank of Lieutenant and worked as a paymaster in the Royal Army Pay Corps. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant in April 1942. This was three months after his wife, Vera, passed away. In November 1943, Mills left the military due to poor health. He was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant.
University Studies
Mills attended Harrow School from 1910 to 1912. Before that, he went to Parkfield in Haywards Heath. After World War I, he went to Christ Church, Oxford in 1919. The University of Oxford had a special rule for soldiers who had served in the war. This rule allowed them to take final exams even if they hadn't met all the usual requirements. However, there is no record that Mills completed a degree at Oxford.
Family Life
George Mills married Vera Louise Beauclerk (1893–1942) on April 24, 1925. They did not have any children.
Mills came from a notable family. His great-grandfather was Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet. His grandfather, Arthur Mills (MP), was a Member of Parliament. Another grandfather, George Dalhousie Ramsay, was in charge of Army Clothing for many years. His father, Revd Barton R. V. Mills, was a scholar. George Mills was also the half-brother of Arthur F. H. Mills, who wrote crime and adventure novels. His sister-in-law was Lady Dorothy Mills, a famous author and explorer.
George Mills lived in semi-retirement with his sisters, Agnes Edith and Violet Eleanor, in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. He passed away in a hospital on December 8, 1972.
Books by George Mills
Here is a list of books written by George Mills and when they were published:
| Title | Publisher | Date |
| Meredith and Co. | Oxford University Press: London | 1933 |
| King Willow | G. G. Harrap & Co.: London | 1938 |
| Minor and Major | G. G. Harrap & Co.: London | 1939 |
| St. Thomas of Canterbury | Burns, Oates & Co.: London | 1939 |
| Meredith and Co. | Oxford University Press: London | 1950 |
| King Willow | Oxford University Press: London | 1951 |
| Meredith and Co. | Andrew Dakers, Ltd.: London | Undated |
| King Willow | Spring Books: London | Undated |
| Major and Minor | Spring Books: London | Undated |
