Muriel Wace facts for kids

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Muriel Wace (born in 1881, died in 1968) was an English author who wrote books for children. She was famous for using the secret pen name Golden Gorse.

Who Was Golden Gorse?

Muriel Wace was a talented writer who loved to tell stories. She chose to keep her real identity a secret. Even her publishers, the companies that printed her books, were not allowed to share any personal details about her life. She wanted her stories to speak for themselves!

Her Famous Pony Books

One of Muriel Wace's most popular books was Moorland Mousie. It was published in 1929. This heartwarming story was about an Exmoor pony, a special type of horse. The book featured lovely drawings by Lionel Edwards. Many people believe that Moorland Mousie was inspired by the classic book Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.

Muriel Wace wrote a total of four fictional pony books. These stories were loved by many young readers.

More Than Just Stories

Besides her popular pony stories, Muriel Wace also wrote highly respected instruction manuals. These books likely taught people how to do certain things, perhaps even about horses or ponies. This shows she was not only a great storyteller but also very knowledgeable.

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