Mistress Masham's Repose

Description

A ten-year-old girl finds Lilliputians living in her garden in T. H. White's classic of children's literature Maria is the orphan mistress of a crumbling manor four times as long as Buckingham Palace. Her grounds are so vast and overgrown that Maria is already ten years old before she discovers that a community of Lilliputians live on her land - the proud but tiny people whom Gulliver met on his famous travels. To keep their secret safe, Maria must outsmart her vile Governess and the greedy Vicar as they plot to steal her inheritance. Fortunately, Maria has a few tricks up her sleeve, and an entire army in her pocket. Includes exclusive content- In the 'Backstory' you can take the Mistress Masham quiz and find out why this is Anne Fine's favourite book. Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

T. H. White was born in India, was educated in England and lived in Ireland and later in the Channel Islands. He wrote several well-loved classic novels including The Once and Future King and Mistress Masham's Repose.

My favourite children's book ever -- Anne Fine * Daily Mail * Touching, very funny and utterly believable. It is full of amazing characters -- Jill Murphy * Daily Telegraph * Has always been a favourite of mine... This book is one for the hall of fame -- Sir Terry Pratchett Wonderful * Independent * Endlessly charming -- Victoria Lane * Daily Telegraph *