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Tagged: Elizabeth Goudge

This topic has 6 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 8 months ago by pianogirl363.

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September 10, 2014 at 3:35 pm
ourLittleFlock
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Not sure where to start with this author. I am looking for books for me and for the children, but not sure what age is appropriate. Looking at doing The White Horse for my 12 year-old daughter.
Thank you!
Kim
September 10, 2014 at 4:22 pm
erin.kate
Participant
My 8 and 10 year old girls just read The Little White Horse and they were riveted. I’d love to hear from others on further suggestions from Goudge.
September 10, 2014 at 6:37 pm
nebby
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I have only read the Bird in the Tree. I enjoyed it and would like to read more of her books myself but didn’t think it was for kids. The main plot line is about a woman considering leaving her husband.
Nebby
September 11, 2014 at 12:38 am
andream
Participant
The Little White Horse is a great one for that age. There is also a movie of it you could watch after. It’s called The Secret of Moon Acre I believe.
I read her trilogy, (The Bird in the Tree, Pilgrim’s Inn, The Heart of the Family). I agree w/ Nebby, not for a 12 year old. I did enjoy the books myself, though.
September 11, 2014 at 1:00 am
missceegee
Participant
I recently picked up a copy of The Dean’s Watch, but have yet to read it.
September 11, 2014 at 7:22 pm
RobinP
Participant
I haven’t read any of the books Goudge wrote for children but the titles are according to Jan Bloom:
The Fairies’ Baby and Other Stories
I Saw Three Ships (Christmas title)
Linnets and Valerians
The Little White Horse
The Lost Angel
Make-Believe
Sister of the Angels: A a Christmas Story
Smoky-House
The Valley of Song
The Well of the Star
I’ve enjoyed her adult novels (didn’t finish Green Dolohin Street, loved The White Witch and Thr Scent of Water) but they are not intended for children. Some more mature themes.
September 11, 2014 at 8:33 pm
pianogirl363
Participant
Kim,
The only children’s novel we’ve read is The Little White Horse. My children were ages 9 and under when I read it aloud and they enjoyed it.
I love her novels for adults. My favorites (so far) have been Green Dolphin Street and A City of Bells.
~Anna