Ruth Tomalin facts for kids
Ruth Tomalin was a talented writer from Ireland who lived from 1919 to 2012. She wrote many books, including stories for children, and also worked as a journalist.
Her Early Life and Career
Ruth Tomalin grew up in a beautiful place called Stansted Park in West Sussex, England. Her dad was the head gardener there. She went to Chichester High School and later studied journalism at King's College London, finishing in 1939.
During World War II, from 1941 to 1942, she helped out in the Women's Land Army in a place called Bosham. This group of women worked on farms to help feed the country while many men were away fighting.
After the war, Ruth became a newspaper reporter. She worked for newspapers in different parts of England, like Hampshire and Sussex, from 1942 to 1961. Later, starting in 1961, she worked part-time as a court reporter in London.
Her Books for Children
Ruth Tomalin wrote many different kinds of books. She wrote several short novels especially for children aged 9 to 10. One of her best-known children's books is A Stranger Thing.
She also wrote longer novels that followed the adventures of characters like Ralph Oliver and his cousin Rowan. These books included The Garden House, The Spring House, and Away to the West.
Some of her other books for children include:
- The Yellow House
- The Boy Who Came Back
- The Snake
- The Long Walk
- The Francie Book (Part 1 of the Francie series)
- Francie and the Boys (Part 2 of the Francie series)
Ruth Tomalin passed away on November 22, 2012, in Eastbourne, England.
