Afternoon of a Good Woman

Literature & Fiction

Nina Bawden

Contemporary

Penguin Books, Ltd.

The Witch's Daughter (Puffin Books)

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Puffin Books

The Robbers (Puffin Books)

<p>When the Greengrasses move from London to rural Norfolk, mischievous nine-year-old Polly acquires a runt piglet, whose rapid growth and uncontrollable antics surpass even Polly's expectations</p>

The Peppermint Pig (Puffin Modern Classics)

Puffin

Carrie's War (Puffin Modern Classics)

"Carrie's War" by Nina Bawden is an unforgettable Second World War story. 'I did a dreadful thing...or I feel that I did, and nothing can change it...' It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah Green who tells wonderful stories, and the strange Mister Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. Carrie and Nick are happy to visit Albert there, until one day when Carrie does a terrible thing - the worst thing she ever did in her life...Based on her own childhood, Nina Bawden's enchanting story "Carrie's War" has delighted readers for almost 40 years. "Nina Bawden is without question one of the very best writers for children". ("Daily Telegraph"). Perfect for fans of "Goodnight Mister Tom" by Michelle Magorian.  Nina Bawden is one of today's best writers for both adults and children. she has often used her own childhood experiences in her books - "Carrie's War" is set in the mining valley in Wales where she lived as an evacuee in wartime. She studied philosophy, politics and economics at Somerville College, Oxford and finished her first novel the year after she took her degree. She won the Guardian Award for Children's Fiction for "The Peppermint Pig".

Carrie's War (A Puffin Book)

Carrie's war

When Carrie Wendy Willow is evacuated to the countryside during World War II, it is just the start of a series of adventures. This book also includes "The Witch's Daughter" and "The Peppermint Pig".

Carrie's War

Penguin Books, Limited (UK)

The Peppermint Pig

Johnnie was the runt of the litter, a little peppermint pig. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his great naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and Theo cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of their lives.

The Peppermint Pig (Puffin Audiobooks)

Penguin Children's Audiobooks

Familiar Passions

Familiar passions

Macmillan

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Books by Nina Bawden