- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Jane Nissen Books (1 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903252105
- ISBN-13: 978-1903252109
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 398,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book which has been out of print for many years,and i am overjoyed it is available again.
Unlike this authors books about Milly-Molly-Mandy,which are fun but undeniably prosaic,Marigold is quite a magical story,with the most delightful illustrations.I have never forgotten the picture of Marigold floating out of her window and over the garden in her bed,or bathing in a beautiful pool,all apparently courtesy of Godmother!
When you look,you find a moral in this story,but it does not detract from the feel-good factor.Reading this again,i was shocked at how few possessions children seemed to have then(1934)and how obedient they were expected to be.Times certainly have changed,but i dont think enjoyment of this book ever will.I loved it just as much,if not more,after 35 years.
Unlike this authors books about Milly-Molly-Mandy,which are fun but undeniably prosaic,Marigold is quite a magical story,with the most delightful illustrations.I have never forgotten the picture of Marigold floating out of her window and over the garden in her bed,or bathing in a beautiful pool,all apparently courtesy of Godmother!
When you look,you find a moral in this story,but it does not detract from the feel-good factor.Reading this again,i was shocked at how few possessions children seemed to have then(1934)and how obedient they were expected to be.Times certainly have changed,but i dont think enjoyment of this book ever will.I loved it just as much,if not more,after 35 years.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was my favourite book when I was very young in the early 1950's. I borrowed it time after time from the library but was never lucky enough to have my own copy. Its magic stayed with me, though, and when I finally found that it had been reprinted I bought a copy and felt the magic all over again. I desperately wanted to be Marigold then, and still do! It's a wonderful, gentle, sweet but not sickly book for children of all ages. The illustrations are beautiful too: the cat in particular is so alive! Although slightly dated, not surprisingly, they couldn't be bettered by any modern illustrator.
I would heartily recommend it to read aloud, as a gift for a young reader or even - dare I say it? - for the child inside yourself.
I would heartily recommend it to read aloud, as a gift for a young reader or even - dare I say it? - for the child inside yourself.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved this book as a child and delighted to see it back in print.The story of Marigold's stay is magical and fascinating,and had a class of thoroughly modern seven year olds enthralled last week! Now please could we see a reprint of "The Dawn Shops" by the same author!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just As Good As Ever
I loved this book when I was a girl and I'm so glad it's been reprinted. My daughter loves it and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Children's book reader
The Best Book I Have Ever Read
I read this book in the sixties when I was about seven years old and got it from the library. I thought it was magical and I loved the cottage, the cat and the big horse. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ange
a recent convert!
My mother and aunt both read this as children.One day,aunt said to my mother,"Do you remember that book we read..." Mother did indeed remember it,so ordered 2 copies. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. L. S. Jarvis
Marigold at godmothers house
I read this book as a child and this was actually my Aunts book and she kept it in quite good condition - I have now got it for my children to read as I think it's truly magical... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Pepou
Delightful stories for a little girl
From the author of the Milly Molly Mandy stories, 'Marigold in Godmother's House' is more charming stories of a little girl set in the 1920's, but this time with a bit of magic... Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by Jeanette
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