Thursday's Child
"Noel Streatfeild's position in the children's book world is unique. She is endlessly inventive, full of verve and real understanding of the surfaces of childhood. Her stories are rich in documentary interest and entertainment, escapism of a most satisfying sort." TLS  "Written for unalloyed enjoyment. Authenticity blends beautifully with romance. Children will love it." Daily Telegraph--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.