Lucy M. Boston
Lucy Boston was born in 1892 in Southport, Lancashire, one of six children. She went to a Quaker school in Surrey, and was married in 1917. She later moved to a beautiful manor house near Cambridge which provided the setting for her Green Knowe stories. She started writing at the age of sixty and won the Carnegie Medal for A Stranger of Green Knowe in 1961. Her books are illustrated by her son, Peter. Lucy Boston died in 1990.
Lucy Boston was born in 1892 in Southport, Lancashire, one of six children. She went to a Quaker school in Surrey, and was married in 1917. She later moved to a beautiful manor house near Cambridge which provided the setting for her Green Knowe stories. She started writing at the age of sixty and won the Carnegie Medal for A Stranger of Green Knowe in 1961. Her books are illustrated by her son, Peter. Lucy Boston died in 1990. See less
Lucy M. Boston's Featured Books
Lucy M. Boston book reviews
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A Stranger at Green Knowe
One of the best animal stories ever written.
by Michael, Oct 21, 2014
This winner of the Carnegie Gold Medal is one of the best animal stories ever written. It is realistic, convincing, deeply touching, and ultimately tragic. One of the most moving tales that I have ... Read More
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The River at Green Knowe
Overall, very good
Item was in very good condition, arrived promptly, and was well packaged. Read More
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Treasure of Green Knowe
Enduring classic
by Andrea L, Jun 21, 2012
What a delight after all these years to read this wonderful series. So much better than most children's literature written today in America. Wonderful writing and understanding of children. Read More
