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Rumer Godden

Rumer Godden

  • 5 stars across 24 books
Rumer Godden (1907-98) was the acclaimed author of over sixty works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Born in England, she and her siblings grew up in Narayanganj, India, and she later spent many years living in Calcutta and Kashmir. Several of her novels were made into films, including Black Narcissus, The Greengage Summer and The River , which was filmed by Jean Renoir. She was appointed OBE in 1993
22nd October 2015

Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

A beautifully illustrated cover edition of Rumer Godden's classic story about friendship and family, Miss Happiness and ... MoreMiss Happiness and Miss Flower

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25th October 2010

Mousewife

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17th April 2014

An Episode of Sparrows: A Virago Modern Classic

By the author of Black Narcissus and The River WITH A FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE WILSON'A masterpiece of construction and ut... MoreAn Episode of Sparrows: A Virago Modern Classic

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4th April 2013

Listen to the Nightingale: A Virago Modern Classic

By the bestselling author of Black Narcissus and The Battle of the Villa Fiorita'This is an absolutely heart-warming rea... MoreListen to the Nightingale: A Virago Modern Classic

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4th April 2013

Thursday's Children: A Virago Modern Classic

Doone Penny is a child with a gift - he was born to dance. But though others recognise his talent, there is little encou... MoreThursday's Children: A Virago Modern Classic

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1st September 2012

Mouse Time

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10th October 2013

The Diddakoi

Rumer Godden's The Diddakoi won the 1972 Whitbread Children's Book Award. Everyone in Kizzy's town hates her because she... MoreThe Diddakoi

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17th April 2014

The Dark Horse: A Virago Modern Classic

By the author of Black Narcissus and The Diddakoi comes the moving tale of Dark Invader, a powerful racehorse. '[Godden'... MoreThe Dark Horse: A Virago Modern Classic

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22nd October 2015

Little Plum

When Gem moves into The House Next Door, Nona and Belinda think she's stuck up and vow to have nothing to do with her.... MoreLittle Plum

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  • Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

    Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

    by Mog

    Miss Happiness and Miss Flower by Rumer Godden is a quaint tale about a little girl and 2 Japanese Dolls.

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