The children's writer not only makes a satisfactory connection between [the writer's] present maturity and his past childhood, he also does the… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“Good-bye, Mrs Bartholemew," said tom, shaking hands with stiff politeness; "and thank you very much for having me." "I shall look forward to our… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“A habit of solitude in early childhood is not easily broken. Indeed, it may prove lifelong.” — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“He criss-crossed the kitchen-garden beyond the asparagus beds: fruit trees and strawberry beds and bean poles and a chicken-wire enclosure where raspberry canes and… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
The children's writer not only makes a satisfactory connection between [the writer's] present maturity and his past childhood, he also does the same for… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“...And you probably have little idea of how delicious - how toothsome - how scrumptious - they are when eaten fresh. Of course, I… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
a good deal of childhood is strong stuff for adults and totally unsuitable for children. — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“Was his brother’s name Cain?’ asked Tom. Hatty pretended not to have heard him. This was particularly irritating to Tom, as it was what… — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“You're very old, aren't you?" "Just as old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth.” — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
“If you don't get it, you don't get it." ... "If you don't get it, you may yet.” — Philippa Pearce Copy Share Image
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