Background
Edward (William) Blishen was born on the 29th April 1920 in Whetstone, Essex, United Kingdom.
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Stories for Five Year Olds (Kingfisher Treasury of Stories)
(This collection features unique characters—from a giant w...)
This collection features unique characters—from a giant who throws tantrums to a chatty cat. The stellar list of contributors includes Margaret Mahy and Joel Chandler Harris.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0753457113/?tag=2022091-20
Stories for Six Year Olds (Kingfisher Treasury of Stories)
(Ranging from a tale about a magical pot of porridge to th...)
Ranging from a tale about a magical pot of porridge to the adventures of a curious frog, this anthology includes contributions from Alison Uttley, Terry Jones and Leila Berg.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0753457121/?tag=2022091-20
A Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds
(Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line dr...)
Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and is perfectly targeted to its young audience, offering a mix of contemporary tales from such notable authors as Margaret Mahy and Ted Hughes.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856975452/?tag=2022091-20
Edward William Blishen
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Education
Edward attended Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Barnet, and after failing his exams at the age of 17 he left school to work on a local newspaper.
Career
Edward began his career as a newspaper reporter in 1937. During World War II, he was a conscientious objector and served his country as an agricultural worker in East Anglia. From 1946 to 1949, he was a preparatory schoolmaster, and he then worked until 1959 as a secondary school teacher. He rounded out his career as a lecturer at the University of York and as a freelance writer.
Achievements
Works
book
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A Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds
(Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line dr...)
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Stories for Six Year Olds (Kingfisher Treasury of Stories)
(Ranging from a tale about a magical pot of porridge to th...)
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Stories for Five Year Olds (Kingfisher Treasury of Stories)
(This collection features unique characters—from a giant w...)
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A Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds
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Born
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Died
December 13, 1996 (aged 76) -
Nationality
British
Education
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1937
Career
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1959
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1937
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1946 - 1949
