Arthur
Ransome
Ransome was a major inspiration for Malcolm Saville. Like Saville, his
children's classics were also set in 'real-life' locations.
Enid
Blyton
One of Saville's contemporaries, Enid Blyton was a prolific writer of
children's books with over 600 titles to her credit. Andre Jarvis' site
brings you lashings of Blyton information including details of the Enid
Blyton Society.
Mary
Webb
Best known for Gone to Earth, many of Mary Webb's books were set in
South Shropshire. Like Arthur Ransome, Mary Webb was clearly an influence
on Saville, inspiring him to explore the Stiperstones area and reflect on
its grim moods in his books.
Friends
of the Chalet School
This site is devoted to the life and works of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer and
includes plenty of information for fans of the Chalet School
series and her other works..
The
New Chalet Club
Another society and web site devoted to the life and works of Elinor M. Brent-Dyer.
Monica
Edwards
Discover more about this popular children's author who was a contemporary
of Malcolm Saville whose stories featured Rye Harbour. Monica
Edwards Society
More information about Monica Edwards on Richard Wright's web site.
There is now a society dedicated to this author.
Alliance
of Literary Societies
The Malcolm Saville Society is a member of the Alliance of Literary
Societies.
The
Federation of Children's Book Groups
The Federation promotes interest in
children's books and reading. It liaises with schools, publishers
and libraries and provides a meeting point for parents and professionals.
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