Another Country - A Guide to the Children's Books of the Lake District and Cumbria

Title: Another Country

Author: James MacKenzie

Publisher: Girls Gone By

Date: 2008

Pages: 185

Format: Large paperback

Description

Another Country invites you to take a journey into the landscape of the Lake District and discover the wonderful books it has inspired. In this exploration of the children’s fiction of the area, readers can discover the details of over 150 children’s books, set in the rugged fells, islanded lakes, coasts and even caves of this dramatic area. James MacKenzie tracks the stories meticulously through the landscape, enticing the reader to return to old favourites or discover new treasures.

With his guidance, in reality or in imagination, readers can climb to the grim Roman setting of Hardknott Fort, visit Jeremy Fisher’s tarn, pass through the rocky outcrops o f the Gates of Bannerdale, and stand on the peak in Darien where a certain famous telegram was received.

Over 150 children’s stories discussed, including school stories, thrillers, family adventures, historical novels and animal stories
Authors include Arthur Ransome, Geoffrey Trease, Rosemary Sutcliff, Elsie J Oxenham and Angela Brazil
Maps of each location
Guides to visiting the locations in real life
Extensive illustrations from the books and photographs of the area
Cross-referenced so you can start with the landscape or the books

Our Price: £7.95

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