author
Noel Hope
A British writer and illustrator, Noel Hope created lively children’s stories and also worked on books that introduced young readers to the history of the Bible. Writing under a pen name, she moved easily between adventure, school stories, and religious nonfiction.
1 Audiobook
The Bible in its Making: The most Wonderful Book in the World
by Mildred Duff, Noel Hope
About the author
Noel Hope was the pen name of Sarah Louisa Morewood (born January 9, 1867, in Willesden). According to the Victorian Research guide to women writers, she came from an artistic family, studied art herself, and worked when she was young for the Salvation Army’s War Cry.
That mix of art, storytelling, and religious work shows up clearly in her career. She wrote and illustrated children’s books, and catalog records such as LibriVox and Project Gutenberg identify Noel Hope as a British author active in the early 20th century. Her books include fiction for younger readers as well as works like The Bible in Its Making, created with Mildred Duff.
Although she is not widely known today, Noel Hope’s work has lasted in libraries and public-domain collections, which suggests the steady appeal of her clear, practical style. For listeners who enjoy older children’s literature and early inspirational writing, her books offer a glimpse into a very different reading world.