The Rescuers
In 1959 she published "The Rescuers", and though written for an adult audience it became hugely popular with children. Sharp continued the series with a further eight books, illustrated by Garth Williams – who had previously illustrated other children's classics such as "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little –" and Erik Blegvad. In 1977 Walt Disney Productions released the animated feature film "The Rescuers", which had critical acclaim and financial success, followed by a sequel, "The Rescuers Down Under," in 1990.