Lucy M. Boston, born Lucy Maria Wood, was an English novelist who wrote for children and adults, publishing her work entirely after the age of 60. She is best known for her "Green Knowe" series: six low fantasy children's novels.
The children of Green Knowe
The children of Green Knowe
Synopsis
Tolly arrives at the ancient Green Knowe house to live with his great-grandmother. He soon discovers that the house holds a magical secret, allowing him to befriend three children who lived there centuries ago. Together, they explore the mysteries of the old estate and the connections that transcend time.
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TollyProtagonist
Mrs. OldknowSupporting
TobySupporting
Prince AlexanderSupporting
LinnetSupporting
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The Children of Green KnoweLibrary Binding, Dec
183 pages
Harcourt Childrens BooksISBN: 97814395170175 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Children of Green Knowe part of a series?
This book is the first in a series of six books centered around the ancient house of Green Knowe and its inhabitants across different time periods. While each book can be enjoyed independently, reading them in order provides a richer understanding of the house's history and its recurring themes.
Is there a film adaptation of The Children of Green Knowe?
The book was adapted into a BBC miniseries titled "The Children of Green Knowe" in 1986. It also inspired a feature film called "From Time to Time" released in 2009, which takes significant liberties with the original story.
What inspired the setting of Green Knowe?
The author, Lucy M. Boston, based the fictional Green Knowe house on her own 12th-century manor house, The Manor, in Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire, England. Readers can visit the real house, which is open to the public, and see many of the features described in the book.