I have since purchased her entire set of books, all on the subject of her experiences of having. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy the beautiful child by emma tennant from waterstones today. Readers in search of a smart fright this christmas should devour emma tennants cunning, moody and bonechilling new story inspired by the turn of the screw, by the shadowy life of henry james and the nature of fiction itself, as a kind of haunting. Everyone loves a great childrens picture book, but this one goes to the top of the. Emma tennant is best known for a postmodern approach to her fiction, which often gives a dreamlike twist to classic stories. Emma christina tennant frsl 20 october 1937 21 january 2017 was a british novelist.
Her books include a sequel to pride and prejudice called pemberley and thornfield hall. The novel was awarded the sue kaufman prize for first fiction in 2009 and was selected as a 100 notable books of 2008 by the new york times. Now, with the natural beauty of the truffula trees taken away, the lorax has. Emma tennants the beautiful child, an ingenious tale from the queen of gothic, only increases the tension in the classic story at its heart, says frances wilson. The true story of a child trapped in silence and the teacher who refused to give. I am not a natural reader and yet could not put this book down. A wonderful collection of beautiful books for children, from collectable classics to great nonfiction gifts. Our personalized childrens books are perfect for all ages, with your child at the centre of the story.
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