Magdalen Eldon facts for kids
Magdalen Eldon was a British author and artist who created books for children. She was born Magdalen Mary Charlotte Fraser on August 1, 1913, and passed away on September 27, 1969. She was also known as the Countess of Eldon. She received a special award called the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her important work helping others.
Early Life and Family
Magdalen Eldon was the oldest daughter of Simon Fraser, 14th Lord Lovat, who was a Scottish nobleman. Her mother was Laura, whose father was Thomas Lister, 4th Baron Ribblesdale.
On April 10, 1934, Magdalen married John Scott, 4th Earl of Eldon. He was also a nobleman with a special title. They had two sons and later adopted two daughters. Their oldest son eventually inherited his father's title.
Helping Others
Magdalen Eldon was very dedicated to helping people. In 1953, she was given the OBE award. This was for her work as the Deputy President of the British Red Cross in Devon, England. The Red Cross is a well-known organization that helps people in need, especially during emergencies or disasters.
Magdalen was also a very religious person. She helped organize special quiet times for people to think and pray. She also visited people in prison to offer support. She was known for her kindness and modesty.
Her Books
Magdalen Eldon is best known for her children's books, which she also illustrated herself. Her most famous stories were about a character named Bumble. Bumble was a unique dog, half-Chinese and half-Scottish Pekingese, who lived in Devon.
Here are some of the books she wrote:
- The Childhood of Jesus (with Frances Phipps) (1948)
- Bumble (1950)
- Snow Bumble (1951)
- Highland Bumble (1952)
- Tobias (1954)
- Tobias Two (1954)
- Am I alone? A Christian’s approach to the problem of loneliness (1960)
Her "Bumble" series of books were very popular and showed her talent for both writing and drawing.
