The Wool-Pack facts for kids
Front cover of the first edition
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| Author | Cynthia Harnett |
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| Illustrator | Cynthia Harnett |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's historical novel |
| Publisher | Methuen |
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Publication date
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25 October 1951 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 184 pp (first edition) |
| OCLC | 621582 |
| LC Class | PZ7.H228 Wo PZ7.H228 Ni |
The Wool-Pack is an exciting historical novel for kids. It was written and drawn by Cynthia Harnett and came out in 1951. This book was the first of four stories she wrote about England in the 1400s. It was so good that it won the Carnegie Medal. This award is given to the best children's book by a British writer each year!
The book was also published in the United States. In 1953, it was called Nicholas and the Wool-Pack: an adventure story of the Middle Ages. Later, in 1984, it was reissued as The Merchant's Mark. Cynthia Harnett's original drawings were kept in both American versions.
In 1970, the BBC made a television miniseries based on the story.
What's the Story About?
The story of The Wool-Pack takes place in 1493. It is set in the beautiful Cotswolds area of England, near a town called Burford in Oxfordshire.
The main character is Nicholas Fetterlock, who is twelve years old. His father is a very rich wool merchant. Nicholas learns that he is going to be married to Cecily Bradshaw. She is the daughter of another wealthy merchant who sells cloth.
Nicholas soon finds out that some tricky people are trying to cheat his father's business. These swindlers could ruin everything! Nicholas, Cecily, and a friend decide they must work together to stop them. It's a real adventure to save the family business!
From Book to TV Screen
The Wool-Pack was turned into a TV show by the BBC. It was a 90-minute film called A Stranger on the Hills. This film was shown in 1970 as a three-part series for children.
Raymond Millross played Nicholas Fetterlock. Godfrey Quigley and Thelma Barlow played his parents. The BBC filmed the series in Bristol, England.
