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Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories Joyce Lankester Brisley

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories By Joyce Lankester Brisley

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley


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Summary

Welcome to the world of Milly-Molly-Mandy! Read about her adventures in this collection of thirteen charming stories.

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories Summary

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley

Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she goes blackberry picking, gets ready to throw a party for her friends and goes to her village fete - whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around.

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories contains thirteen short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt!

This first book in Joyce Lankester Brisley's Milly-Molly-Mandy series, which have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928, brings the characters to life with the authors original, iconic black and white illustrations.

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories Reviews

each story is a miniature masterpiece, as clear, warm and precise as the illustrations by the author that accompanied them, crafted by a mind that understood the importance of comfort reading -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *
The nostalgic charm, gentleness and simplicity of the Milly-Molly-Mandy stories have stood the test of time and a new generation cannot help but fall in love with the spirit of adventure and the warm evocation of family life that are so central to this ordinary little girl's life. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to a very ordinary but very special little girl! -- Pam Norfolk * The Lancashire Post *
The Milly-Molly-Mandy books are gorgeous, gentle things, and in a world where that sort of thing seems somewhat hard to find, they shine. They really, really do. -- Daisy Johnson * didyoueverstoptothink.com *

About Joyce Lankester Brisley

Joyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied at the Lambeth School of Art. The first Milly-Molly-Mandy stories were published in 1925 in The Christian Science Monitor, and a first collection of these stories was published in book form in 1928. An accomplished artist as well as a writer, Joyce Lankester Brisley designed posters and book jackets and also illustrated the work of other authors. She died in 1978, but Milly-Molly-Mandy's popularity lives on.

Table of Contents

Chapter - 1: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Errands Chapter - 2: Milly-Molly-Mandy Spends a Penny Chapter - 3: Milly-Molly-Mandy Meets her Great-Aunt Section - 4: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Blackberrying Chapter - 5: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a Party Chapter - 6: Milly-Molly-Mandy Enjoys a Visit Chapter - 7: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Gardening Section - 8: Milly-Molly-Mandy Makes a Cosy Chapter - 9: Milly-Molly-Mandy Keeps Shop Chapter - 10: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gives a Party Chapter - 11: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Visiting Chapter - 12: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gets to Know Teacher Chapter - 13: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a Fete Section - i: About the Author

Additional information

GOR009932361
9781529010688
1529010683
Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
2019-03-28
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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