Dorothy Kilner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dorothy Kilner
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| Born | 17 February 1755 England |
| Died | 5 February 1836 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Subject | education |
| Literary movement | Children's literature |
Dorothy Kilner (born February 17, 1755 – died February 5, 1836) was an English writer. She wrote many books for children in the late 1700s.
Dorothy first published her books without using her real name. This is called publishing anonymously. Later, she used pen names like M. P. and Mary Pelham. Many women writers did this back then.
Her most famous book was The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse, published in 1784. Other books she wrote include Anecdotes of a Boarding School (1790), Little Stories for Little Folks (around 1785), and The Village School (1795). Most of her stories taught important moral lessons.
Dorothy's Life
Dorothy Kilner was likely born in Woodford, England. At that time, Woodford was part of Essex. Her father, Thomas Kilner, worked for the government and owned land. Her mother was Frances Kilner. Dorothy was the youngest of five children. Her family lived in a place called Maryland Point.
Dorothy was inspired to write by her good friend, Mary Ann Maze. They became friends when they were children. They often wrote letters to each other about their thoughts and religious ideas. These letters were usually written as poems. Mary Ann later married Dorothy's brother, Thomas Kilner, in 1774. Dorothy then moved into their home in Spitalfields. She helped them raise their five children.
Both Dorothy and Mary Ann became successful writers. They wrote many books especially for children. Their books were published by John Marshall. Years after they passed away, many copies of their books were found in a trunk at their old home in Maryland Point. Several of their books were reprinted for a long time.
Images for kids
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Title page from The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse
