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4 primary works • 4 total works. The Nurse Matilda books were written by Malaya-born children's author Christianna Brand (1907–1988). The books were illustrated by Ms. Brand's cousin, Edward Ardizzone. Both cousins heard the stories from the same grandfather. They concern a hideously ugly nursemaid known as Nurse Matilda who has been highly ...
The books are based on stories told to the cousins by their great-grandfather. [1] They concern a hideously ugly witch known as Nurse Matilda who has been highly recommended to Mr. and Mrs. Brown as a nursemaid by several agencies. Nurse Matilda arrives at the household of the Brown family and becomes a nanny to the innumerable Brown children.
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- Brockhampton Press
- 1964–1974
- Christianna Brand
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The Nurse Matilda book series by Christianna Brand includes books Nurse Matilda, Nurse Matilda Goes to Town, Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital, and several more. See the complete Nurse Matilda series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Nov 5, 2020 · The first Nurse Matilda book was published in 1964, and quickly gained a devoted following. Christianna died in 1988. Edward Ardizzone was born in 1900. He illustrated for the Radio Times, exhibited his art in prestigious galleries and in 1936 he published his first book, Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain.
nurse matilda. Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were forever having trouble with their numerous and incredibly naughty children . . . until the day Nurse Matilda entered their lives. First published nearly fifty years ago, N urse Matilda and its two companion books- Nurse Matilda Goes to Town and N urse Matilda Goes to ...
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Oct 1, 2020 · The main character, Nurse Matilda, gives the bad children lessons she thinks they need to learn to be good. The book is mostly for children ages 8-14 for the most part. Coupled with the DVD, Nanny McPhee, it is very entertaining. I would recommend it to any parent intent on giving their children a good understanding of right and wrong.
- Christianna Brand
Apr 13, 2023 · So begin the tales of the no-nonsense Nurse Matilda who uses magic to tame the mischievous children in her charge - and who changes their lives forever. The inspiration for the much-loved film Nanny McPhee , starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth, the Nurse Matilda stories overflow with naughtiness, wit and timeless humour, making this ...
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- Christianna Brand
