The Children of Green Knowe

It's hard to believe that it's nearly 40 years since the publication of Lucy Boston's book. The idea has been used many times since, but this is a classic. Tolly thinks he will be lonely living with his grandmother in her old house, but gradually he finds that the house is full of children. Although they had died in the Plague, the rocking horse still rocks as the children play on it and carry on their happy lives of which Tolly becomes a part. William Franklyn creates credible, realistic, lively children and a knowing, wise Granny OldKnow through skilful narration.