Dorothy Edwards war eine walisische Romanautorin, deren Werk sich mit Themen sozialer Ungleichheit und nationaler Identität befasste. Obwohl sie auf Englisch schrieb, war ihre Fiktion tief in ihrem walisischen Erbe und ihren politischen Überzeugungen verwurzelt. Edwards besaß einen scharfen Einblick in die menschliche Psyche, wobei ihre Prosa oft komplexe Beziehungen und innere Charakterkonflikte untersuchte. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil und ihre Gedankentiefe hinterließen einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck in der Literatur ihrer Zeit.
Meine kleine schlimme Schwester ist das schlimmste Mädchen der Welt. Sie sorgt garantiert überall für Unfug. Sie gräbt den Garten um, isst den ganzen Nachtisch und mag den Weihnachtsmann nicht! Dieses Buch erzählt Geschichten, die auf den Erinnerungen der Autorin an ihre eigene Kindheit mit ihrer kleinen Schwester basieren.
This is an enchanting complete collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world. My Naughty Little Sister - My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat's tail and eats all the trifle at Harry's party! How much bother can one little sister be? More Naughty Little Sister Stories - My naughty little sister is always getting into trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to be good? My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry - Together they are double trouble ...my naughty little sister and Bad Harry make friends with a mouse and find a hiding place for their bread crusts! When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good - Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good ...when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways? My Naughty Little Sister's Friends - More trouble from my naughty little sister - she goes exploring up a chimney and learns how to make sweets.
My naughty little sister is very bad but sometimes she can be good. She helps Grannie to make a Christmas pudding, and she even teaches Bad Harry to be good so that he's allowed to wear his new red coat! Has my naughty little sister changed?
For 50 years, stories about the funny, loveable, mischievous little girl have enchanted children all over the world. This color treasury includes a selection of best-loved stories and is perfectly complemented by Shirley Hughes' warm and nostalgic illustrations. An introduction chronicling the life of creator Dorothy Edwards and letters from fans provide insight into her inspiration for the stories.
My naughty little sister is always getting into trouble! She gets mad at the photographer and refuses to have her photo taken! Later, she climbs onto the gate and nearly falls when she shows off to Bad Harry. Will my naughty little sister ever be good?
Presents a collection of ten stories about the narrator's naughty little sister and how she takes a train trip, gets the measles, and spends the weekend with the lady next door.
