The Six Bullerby Children

These stories of six fun-loving, wholesome country children are now nearly twenty years old. It's easy enough to point to the features which date them: a certain tweeness and predictability; heavy sex stereotyping (Lisa, Britta and Anna are stuck with the washing up whilst Lars, Pip and Ollie play Indians!). It's easy too to see the appeal: adventure, action and a fresh child's eye view. Fifteen stories range from lost pets to lonely grandpas, from the excitement of a rising river storm to the excitement of snow on Christmas Day. The wit, warmth and pace still appeals and their length is just right for a story-telling session.