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Graham Greene

Graham Greene

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Graham Greene (Author) Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.Edward Ardizzone (Illustrator) Edward Ardizzone was born in 1900 and brought up in Suffolk. As a young boy he was fascinated by the vibrancy of the small Suffolk ports such as Ipswich, then frequented by the coastal steamers that travelled from port to port, which later became his inspiration for his Little Tim series. He was appointed official war artist in 1940 by Sir Kenneth Clark, director of the National Gallery, London, 1933-1945. Between 1929 and his death in 1979 Ardizzone illustrated a large number of books, including Graham Greene's The Little Train series, and wrote and illustrated many more including the well-loved Little Tim series, and with his cousin Christianna Brand, created Nurse Matilda, later familiar to many as Nanny McPhee.
11th September 2014

The Little Train

Early one morning the little train wakes up in his home town, Little Snoreing, and decides to go on an adventure. He c... MoreThe Little Train

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14th July 2005

Valley of Secrets

Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change... MoreValley of Secrets

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11th September 2014

The Little Steamroller

Every day the Little Steamroller works at London Airport clearing the runways for the aeroplanes and every day the pe... MoreThe Little Steamroller

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2nd July 2015

The Little Fire Engine

One day a shiny new fire engine arrives in Little Snoreing and Sam Trolley and the old-fashioned little fire engine are ... MoreThe Little Fire Engine

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1st January 1992

Greene: The Power and The Glory

Part of a series of literature guides designed for GCSE coursework requirements, this book contains - author details, ba... MoreGreene: The Power and The Glory

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1st January 1992

Greene: "Brighton Rock"

Part of a series of literature guides designed for GCSE coursework requirements, this book contains - author details, ba... MoreGreene: "Brighton Rock"

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