Dodie Smith

A deluxe foiled gift hardback – celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dodie Smith’s classic story. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect … the evil Cruella de Vil! Can the Dalmatian parents and their furry friends rescue their precious pups before they’re turned into a furry coat? • Peter Bently and Steven Lenton’s fun-filled retelling has sold 24K copies in the UK. Its sequel, Cruella and Cadpig, was a 2019 World Book Day title. • A powerhouse pairing! Multi-award-winning author Peter Bently has written a string of bestsellers, many dog-themed, including Dogs in Disguise, I Am Dog and The Great Dog Bottom Swap. Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and How to Grow a … series and the creator of Genie and Teeny for older readers.

Unohtumaton klassikko uutena suomennoksena! Ensin niitä on kaksi, sitten kolme, neljä, viisi... ja lopulta SATA! Ja sitten vielä yksi. Dodie Smithin tarina sadasta ja yhdestä dalmatiankoirasta on hurmaava kertomus Dearlyn perheen koirien, Pongon ja Pereditan, mainioista pennuista ja uskomaton seikkailu täynnä vauhtia ja vaaroja. Kirjan myötä pääset mukaan jännittämään, mitä tapahtuu, kun kavala Cruella de Vil päättää haluta täplikkään turkiksen... DODIE SMITH (18961990) oli brittiläinen kirjailija, jonka pilkulliset koiranpennut ovat ihastuttaneet lukijoita lähes 70 vuoden ajan. Useista elokuvaversioista ja lyhennelmistä tuttu klassikkoteos ilmestyy nyt ILKKA ÄÄRELÄN uutena, lyhentämättömän suomennoksena. Kannen upea kuvitus on suositun brittiläiskuvittajan ALEX T. SMITHIN käsialaa.

Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. Her journal records her life with her beautiful, bored sister, Rose, her fading glamorous stepmother, Topaz, her little brother Thomas, and her eccentric novelist father who suffers from a financially crippling writer's block. However, all their lives are turned upside down when the American heirs to the castle arrive and Cassandra finds herself falling in love for the first time.'I know of few novels that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readers' Joanna Trollope**One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**

'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink...' This is the story of Cassandra, precocious and charming, who begins a journal detailing her life with her bohemian family in a crumbling old castle. On the cusp of adulthood, Cassandra meets the family's growing challenges of poverty and decay with indefatigable humour and insight. However, her life is turned upside down when the American heirs to the castle arrive and Cassandra finds herself falling in love. Both a gorgeous study of 1930s England and a sharp exposition of what it's like to be teenage girl, I Capture The Castle is a novel layered with eccentricity and nostalgia. Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect … the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat! With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. But can the Dalmatian parents rescue their precious pups in time? This classic tale about a hundred and one spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a picture book. Peter Bently's fun adaptation of Dodie Smith's original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steven Lenton. Fan's of Dodie Smith's original story will love this new take on an old favourite – the perfect Christmas gift and classic bedtime story to enjoy together. Dodie Smith was an English children's novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956), which was adapted into a 1961 Disney animated movie version. Peter Bently is the award-winning bestselling picture book author of Shark in the Dark, Lark in the Ark, The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. StevenLenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow) which was both the Waterstones picture book of the month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven is originally from Congleton in Cheshire and now lives in London.

A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for toddlers. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect . . . the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat! With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. But can the Dalmatian parents rescue their precious pups in time? This classic tale about a hundred and one spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a picture book. Peter Bently's fun adaptation of Dodie Smith's original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steven Lenton. Fan's of Dodie Smith's original story will love this new take on an old favourite - the perfect Christmas gift and classic bedtime story to enjoy together. Dodie Smith was an English children's novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956), which was adapted into a 1961 Disney animated movie version. Peter Bently is the award-winning bestselling picture book author of Shark in the Dark, Lark in the Ark, The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow) which was both the Waterstones picture book of the month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven is originally from Congleton in Cheshire and now lives in London.

Autumn Crocus is a play written by C. L. Anthony, consisting of three acts. The story revolves around the character of Jenny Grey, an unmarried woman in her 40s who is a governess to a wealthy family. Jenny is in love with a young artist, Richard, but is hesitant to express her feelings due to their age difference and social status. However, when Richard reveals that he is also in love with her, they both struggle to find a way to be together. The play explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the limitations placed on women in the early 20th century. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the sacrifices people make for love. Autumn Crocus was first performed in London in 1931 and was later adapted into a film in 1934. It has been praised for its poignant and emotional portrayal of love and its ability to resonate with audiences across generations. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

When Jane Minton arrives at Dome House as a secretary-housekeeper, she finds herself sharing the comfortable country home of four attractive young people. Their charming widower father, Rupert Carrington is too occupied with his London business to see very much of them. Jane is warmly welcomed into this happy household.

During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife become friendly with the local MP Geoffrey Thornton, and his young daughters Robin and Kit. All of these people seem untroubled at first. But the surface of their lives conceals problems which start to come to light.

Dodie Smith's children's novel is brought to the stage by Glyn Robbins.