Dorothea Moore

Born in Islington, London, in 1880, Dorothea Mary Moore became a popular English author of children's fiction, especially school stories and historical novels. She was educated at Godolphin School in Salisbury and Cheltenham Ladies' College, and later built a large body of work for young readers.

Moore was often described as a gifted writer of girls' school fiction, with a talent for making school life feel real and engaging. She also wrote plays, and she has a special place in Guiding history for publishing Terry, the Girl Guide in 1912, described as the first Girl Guide novel.

Her books include Head of the Lower School, The Only Day Girl, and Sydney Lisle, the Heiress of St. Quentin. She died in London in 1933, but her stories remain of interest to readers who enjoy classic children's books full of friendship, duty, and adventure.