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P. L. Travers

P. L. Travers

  • 5 stars across 8 books

P.L. Travers was born in 1899 in Maryborough in Queensland, Australia and was one of three sisters. She was brought up simply, but traditionally, with a cook upon whom much of the character of Mary Poppins is based. She began her writing career in Australia, publishing many poems, then came to England and wrote for newspapers in Ireland and England. She began Mary Poppins `out of the blue', while lying ill in bed. It was published in 1934, was an immediate success and was followed by another five books.

1st November 2018

Mary Poppins: Illustrated Gift Edition

An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the former Waterstones Children’s Laureate, Laur... MoreMary Poppins: Illustrated Gift Edition

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3rd November 2008

Mary Poppins

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original an... MoreMary Poppins

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25th September 2014

White Boots

The author of children's classic 'Ballet Shoes' delights with a best-loved story of ice skating rivalry... ... MoreWhite Boots

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6th October 2016

Mary Poppins Comes Back

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original an... MoreMary Poppins Comes Back

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28th January 1994

Mary Poppins Opens the Door

Up in the sky a tiny spark hovered and swayed in the darkness. What could it be...? Still they waited. And still the s... MoreMary Poppins Opens the Door

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29th December 2016

Mary Poppins in the Park

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