
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 2. November 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-00-675397-1 (ISBN)
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Description
The first in the famous series about the best known nanny in children's literature. Mary Poppins comes to the Banks' household like a breath of fresh air (literally).
Magical and timeless storytelling.
Magical and timeless storytelling.
Reviews / Votes
"Like all great children's classics Mary Poppins is frightening and sad as well as magic and very funny."The Observer
"Absolutely alive, and aglint with magic."
Walter de la Mare
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
152 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-675397-1 (9780006753971)
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Person
P.L. Travers was born in Queensland, Australia. She was brought up in the deep country, simply, but traditionally. She began her writing career in Australia, publishing many poems, then came to England and wrote for newspapers in Ireland and England. She began Mary Poppins 'out of the blue'. A friend saw the first few chapters and took it to a publisher who at once offered a contract for the whole book.
The first Mary Poppins book was published in 1934 and was an immediate success. It was followed by another five books.
The first Mary Poppins book was published in 1934 and was an immediate success. It was followed by another five books.