Phyllis Matthewman facts for kids
Phyllis Matthewman (born 19 January 1896 – died 1979) was a British writer. She was known for writing many children's books, especially popular boarding school stories. She also wrote books for adults.
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About Phyllis Matthewman
Phyllis Matthewman was born in Leeds, England. Her birth name was Phyllis Barton. Her father, Thomas Barton, managed an insurance company. She had one sister named Joyce.
In 1930, Phyllis married Sydney Matthewman. Sydney worked as a literary agent, which means he helped writers find publishers for their books. His father owned a printing company called the Swan Press in Leeds. Phyllis and Sydney did not have any children.
Phyllis had a close friend named Elinor Brent-Dyer. Elinor was also a famous children's author, known for her "Chalet School" series. Phyllis's aunt actually introduced them when they were children! Sydney Matthewman even became Elinor Brent-Dyer's literary agent.
In 1964, Elinor Brent-Dyer moved in with the Matthewmans. They first lived in half of a house called Albury Edge in Redhill, Surrey. Then, in 1965, they bought a house together in Redhill called Gryphons. Elinor lived with them until she passed away in 1969.
Phyllis Matthewman's Books
Phyllis Matthewman wrote many different kinds of books. She was most famous for her children's stories, especially those set in boarding schools.
Children's Book Series
Phyllis Matthewman wrote several popular series for young readers:
The Daneswood Series
- Chloe Takes Control (1940)
- The Queerness of Rusty (1941)
- Josie Moves Up (1943)
- A New Role for Natasha (1945)
- Justice for Jacqueline (1946)
- Pat at the Helm (1947)
- The Intrusion of Nicola (1948)
The Kirkdale Priory Series
- Because of Vivian (1947)
- The Turbulence of Tony (1951)
- The Coming of Lys (1951)
- The Amateur Prefects (1951)
The 'Mr. Jones' Books
- Thanks to Mr. Jones (1948)
- Peter-New Girl (1948)
- Mr. Jones Tips the Scales (1950)
- Peter Plays the Sleuth (1950)
Other Children's Books
Besides her series, Phyllis Matthewman also wrote other standalone children's books:
- Jill on the Land (1944)
- The Mystery of Snake Island (1962)
- No Magic Carpet (1966)
Books for Adults
Phyllis Matthewman also wrote books for adult readers. These included many romance novels and a few thrillers.
- Brides of the Devil (1946) - This was one of her adult thrillers.
