Mandy Eve-Barnett's Blog for Readers & Writers

I read with interest this article regarding Lord of the Flies by William Golding’s hand written manuscript. This story has stayed with me for decades not just because of the subject matter but how the author developed the characters with such exquisite detail. It is a testament to Golding’s skill that the book is famous and referred to in numerous classrooms.

This is the article: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/sep/17/lord-of-the-flies-anniversary-william-golding-archive-loan

 Did you read it for school or later?

Has the story stayed with you?

What other books have left a lasting impression on you?

For me there is Stig of the Dump, Hiawatha, Wind in the Willows, and Jack & Jill and the Friendly Badger (this lead to a night visit to a badger sett when I was a child – an incredible experience) 

What is your favorite?

Do you still have the original book?  I do have Hiawatha – it was first prize for a drawing competition in primary school…no I’m telling how long ago that was!

 

 

 

 

 

My hope is my delightful story of two woodland sprites and their animal friends in Ockleberries to the Rescue (http://www.dreamwritepublishing.ca/products/ockleberries-rescue) will give children the same sort of pleasure and lasting memories.

 

QUOTES –

“They used to call me Piggy!'” – William Golding, Lord of the Flies, Ch. 1

“He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling.”
– William Golding, Lord of the Flies, Ch. 4

“‘Maybe there is a beast….maybe it’s only us.'”
– William Golding, Lord of the Flies, Ch. 5

Today’s prompt: Write a description of your favorite childhood story adn why you love it.