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Eleanor Atkinson

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About Eleanor Atkinson

Eleanor Atkinson was born in Indianapolis in 1863. Her most famous book is Greyfriar's Bobby, published in 1912. Prior to her marriage to Francis Blake Atkinson in 1891 she worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, under the penname of Nora Marks, championing women's issues of the time. She died on Long Island, USA, in 1942.

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Cold Weather

With it nearing the end of November, Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Puffin Classics is the perfect cold-weather read.

2 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Puffin Classics

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

Make Your Bed Day

It's Make Your Bed Day! You should read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson.

2 months ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson.

2 months ago

National Pet Day

#NationalPetDay so read a great book all about your furry / fishy or scaly friend! Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Puffin Classics

7 months ago

National Pet Day

#NationalPetDay so read a great book all about your furry / fishy or scaly friend! Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Penguin Random House Children's UK

7 months ago

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