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Books in the British genre:

Harold: The Story of a Friendship (1973)

In this time-slip adventure, two boys, one from the eighteenth century, and the other from the twentieth, become friends.

Author(s): John Symonds
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

The Land of Far-Beyond (1973)

This is a retelling of Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan.... View More

Author(s): Enid Blyton
John Bunyan
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

The Little Fire Engine (1973)

The little fire engine is condemned to patrol the roads as a higgler’s van when it is replaced by a motorized pumper.

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

The Little Train (1973)

As little engines are wont to do, the Little Train yearns for a wider scope of action and sets out for the big city. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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

The Night Ride (1973)

Three abandoned toys escape the dustbin and go on an exciting ride through the night to find a new home.

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

The Plot that Thickened (1973)

Monty is putting in his second year of servitude to Ivor Llewellyn to earn Gertrude Butterwick’s hand when he discovers that Sandy Miller is really the one for him. The usual gang of crooks is prowling around Mrs. Llewellyn’s pearls and g... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Paul Bacon

Providence Street (1973)

Short poems about the residents of Providence Street.

Author(s): Ivy Eastwick
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

Samson’s Hoard (1973)

The Callendars are caught up in a mystery, this time closer to home.

Author(s): John Verney
Illustrator(s): John Verney

Three Jovial Huntsmen (1973)

The three jovial huntsmen set out for a day's sport, but nary a beast do they see.

Author(s): Susan Jeffers
Illustrator(s): Susan Jeffers

Caldecott Honor Book
Caldecott Honor Book - 1974

Winnie-the-Pooh (1973)

The adventures of Pooh Bear, Christopher Robin and their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. For this edition the pictures have been colored. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): A. A. Milne
Illustrator(s): Ernest H. Shepard

Aunts Aren’t Gentlemen (1974)

Bertie Wooster withdraws to the village of Maiden Eggesford for rest. But Aunt Dahlia shatters the peace. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

Bachelors Anonymous (1974)

Movie mogul Ivor Llewellyn needs his friends at Bachelors Anonymous to keep him out of extra-marital romantic entanglements. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Osbert Lancaster

The Cat-Nappers (1974)

When his aunt Dahlia directs Bertie to nobble a race horse she has bet against by stealing its pet cat, on pain of never being invited to enjoy Anatole’s cooking again, what can he do but oblige? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Norman Green

The Church Mice and the Moon (1974)

When Arthur and Humphrey are kidnapped by two mad scientists, Sampson must go to their rescue.

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

The Cricket Term (1974)

Twins Nicola and Lawrie Marlow spend the summer term at Kingscote School on cricket and drama.

Author(s): Antonia Forest
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Diary of a War Artist (1974)

As a combat artist in World War II, Ardizzone kept a diary and sketchbook.

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

Eric & Us: A Remembrance of George Orwell (1974)

Memories of growing up with Eric Blair.

Read online at archive.org

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

The Gold Bat (1974)

A tale of Wrykyn, an English ‘public’ school, cricket and certain pranks, one of which targeted the local MP.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Head of Kay’s (1974)

Having been appointed head boy of Kay’s house against his will, Kennedy soon finds that it is something like taking over the running of Hades while Mephistopheles sat back and watched.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

The Head of Kay’s (1974)

Having been appointed head boy of Kay’s house against his will, Kennedy soon finds that it is something like taking over the running of Hades while Mephistopheles sat back and watched.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Stephen Richard Boldero

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