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The Otterbury incident

The Otterbury incident

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
147
Published
1948
Language
English

Synopsis

In the aftermath of World War II, a group of children in the bombed-out town of Otterbury stumble upon a mystery. When their school fund money goes missing, two rival gangs must put aside their differences to solve the crime. This charming tale, adapted from a French film, follows their adventures as they turn detective.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousLighthearted
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Mystery

About the author

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Cecil Day-Lewis

>Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis was born in County Laois, Ireland, in 1904. After his mother died in 1906, he was brought up in London by his clergyman father, spending summer holidays with relatives in Wexford. He was educated at Sherborne School and Wadham College, Oxford, from which he graduated in 1927. Lewis initially worked as a teacher to supplement his income from his poetry writing. Under the pen-name Nicholas Blake, he published his first Nigel Strangeways novel, A Question of Proof,...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Otterbury Incident a standalone story?

    This novel is a standalone work and does not require reading any other books by Cecil Day-Lewis to understand or enjoy the story.

  • Is The Otterbury Incident suitable for younger readers?

    While featuring child protagonists, the book's themes and vocabulary are accessible to a wide range of younger readers, making it a good choice for those transitioning to longer chapter books.

  • What is the connection between The Otterbury Incident and French cinema?

    The Otterbury Incident is an adaptation of the 1947 French film "Nous les gosses" (English title: "That's Our Gang"), which also features children solving a mystery.