The golden story book

A late-Victorian and early-20th-century English writer, she published children's stories and historical adventures filled with fairy-tale charm and brisk storytelling. Her books include To Tell the King the Sky is Falling, Cynthia's Holiday, and With Rupert the Brave.

A prolific British writer and poet, she moved easily between biography, verse, children’s literature, and practical books. She is best remembered today for retelling J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan stories for younger readers.

Evelyn Everett-Green

1856–1932

A hugely prolific English novelist, she moved from moral tales for children into historical adventures for girls and later romantic fiction for adults. Across a career that produced around 350 books, she became a familiar name in late Victorian and early 20th-century popular fiction.

George Manville Fenn

1831–1909

A hugely productive Victorian storyteller, he wrote adventure tales, school stories, and historical fiction that kept generations of young readers turning pages. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked as a teacher, editor, and journalist, experiences that gave his fiction its lively, practical feel.

Lilian Gask

b. 1865

Best known for old-fashioned fairy tales, animal stories, and other children's books, this British writer built a lively body of work in the early 20th century. Her stories often mix gentle fantasy with a clear affection for nature and young readers.

G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow

A British writer and poet remembered for lively children's stories and gentle, observant verse, she wrote about family life, mischief, and the small dramas of growing up. Her work has lasted through beloved titles like Troublesome Comforts and My Friend Doggie.

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

1832–1902

Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this Victorian writer turned real-life experience as a soldier and war correspondent into stories that carried young readers across centuries and battlefields. His books were hugely popular in their day and helped shape the classic boys' adventure tale.

Best known for brisk adventure and military stories, this early 20th-century writer helped bring battles, bravery, and boys' magazine fiction to a wide popular audience. His books include tales of the First World War and volumes on the Victoria Cross and British military history.