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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

As a devoted fan of Uttley's Country Child ever since my own country childhood, I absolutely revelled in your description of the two companion books—enough to earn a 'subscribe' from me. I did write a piece about September-themed books a while ago, and I think you would love September Moon by John Moore.

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🍒 🍋 Nic Miller 🍋🍒's avatar

I'll have to read that! And thank you for the recommendation x

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The Unhurried Reader's avatar

Uttley's is the benchmark against which I hold all other writing, but Moore's storytelling is still among the best I know.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

What a great read, thank you Nic. Love that Edna Lewis and it's been too long since I read it - a welcome reminder

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🍒 🍋 Nic Miller 🍋🍒's avatar

You and Edna are very sympatico.

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Catherine's avatar

Your mention of The Country Child absolutely made my day! I adore that book, and there are so many times of the year that I dip into it for a taste of Uttley’s childhood. My favorites are Christmas and Easter—poking her finger into the Easter egg! I didn’t know about the follow-up book but I’ll seek it out. I recently found a sweet little book she wrote for younger children called Water Rat’s Picnic, where the picnic menu includes egg-and-cress sandwiches, watermint jellies, and lobster patties.

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🍒 🍋 Nic Miller 🍋🍒's avatar

It's the most wonderful book. I'm so pleased you took the time to comment!

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Sue Vickers-Thompson's avatar

I didn't know about the follow-up either, so will be searching too! Love Recipes from an old farmhouse too. Thanks, Nic!

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🍒 🍋 Nic Miller 🍋🍒's avatar

You have a wonderful treat in store

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Catherine's avatar

It’s actually on my bedside table right now, so I can read a bit before I go to sleep to take my mind off other things. Uttley’s Recipes from an Old Farmhouse is another favorite of mine.

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🍒 🍋 Nic Miller 🍋🍒's avatar

Mine too! I have that recipe book and Country Hoard. I keep hoping someone will discover previously unpublished work because I don't want to ever finish her back catalogue!

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