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Books in the British genre:

The White Doe (1969)

The story of a friendship between the squire’s son the son of a forester and a special deer. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Richard Church
Illustrator(s): John Ward, R.A.

The Wrong Side of the Bed (1969)

Johnny can’t do anything right.

Author(s): Edward Ardizzone
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Conscience Pudding (1970)

In this adventure from The New Treasure Seekers, the Bastable children attempt to liven up their Christmas celebration.

Author(s): E. Nesbit
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Dick Whittington (1970)

“Turn again, Dick Whittington, thrice Lord Mayor of London Town. ”

Read online at archive.org. 

Author(s): Kathleen Lines
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Fire-Brigade Willie (1970)

A four year old boy and a fire brigade - what could be more natural?

Author(s): Dorothy Clewes
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Gold From Crete (1970)

A collection of ten short stories set during World War II.

Author(s): C. S. Forester
Illustrator(s): Samuel Bryant

Graeme and the Dragon (1970)

Graeme finds a baby dragon and nothing is ordinary again.

Author(s): Naomi Mitchison
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Johnny’s Bad Day (1970)

Johnny can’t do anything right.

Author(s): Edward Ardizzone
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

The Lark in the Morn (1970)

Kit Haverard discovers that she is meant to sing.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Elfrida Vipont
Illustrator(s): Michael Lowenbein

The Lark on the Wing (1970)

Kit Haverard pursues her vocation as a singer in London.

Author(s): Elfrida Vipont
Illustrator(s): T. R. Freeman
Lynette Hemmant

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower (1970)

This biography of the Admiral fills in gaps in the saga.

Author(s): C. Northcote Parkinson
Illustrator(s): G. Chambers

Lorna Doone (1970)

This is a shortened version of the famous novel of Exmoor and the Monmouth Rebellion and the cursed family of the Doones, and poor Lorna caught up in it all. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): R. D. Blackmore
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Lucy Brown and Mr Grimes (1970)

Lucy Brown is befriended by Mr. Grimes.

Author(s): Edward Ardizzone
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

A Map of Middle Earth (1970)

A poster-sized map of Middle Earth.

Author(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Mystery at Redstone Farm (1970)

Eileen discovers that danger threatens the Kennedys and their farm, but no one takes her seriously.

Author(s): Alice Lunt
Illustrator(s): Jim Lester

No Nudes is Good Nudes (1970)

Lord Emsworth, harassed by self-invited Dukes and sisters, young hearts that are sundered, and crooks on the prowl, summons Galahad to the rescue. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Barry Zaid

The Nursery Rhymes of England (1970)

This was the first attempt to assemble a comprehensive collection of English nursery rhymes and children's games. Read the first trade edition online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): James Orchard Halliwell
Illustrator(s): Maureen Roffey

The Player’s Boy (1970)

This is the first part of Antonia Forest’s historical novel about Shakespeare and his times.... View More

Author(s): Antonia Forest
Illustrator(s): John Holder

Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales of England (1970)

Originally published in 1849, this was one of first collections of British nursery rhymes and folk and fairy tales. Read the original edition online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): James Orchard Halliwell
Illustrator(s): Maureen Roffey

The Princess and the Goblin (1970)

The Princess Irene has been sent to her King-Papa’s hunting lodge to live. One evening when her nurse keeps her out too late, they are rescued from the goblins by Curdie, a miner’s son.

Author(s): George MacDonald
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes
Arthur Hughes

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