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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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Love Your Pet Day

Whatever pet you have, read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson. Published by Puffin Classics.

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Love Your Pet Day

Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson is a great way to celebrate your pets! From Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson from Puffin Classics

24 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Greyfriars Bobby from Penguin Random House Children's UK from Eleanor Atkinson is a great one to read together.

24 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson. Published by Puffin Classics.

2 months ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Why not try Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

Cold Weather

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

2 months ago

Cold Weather

Brrr... it's cold outside. Could there be a better time to read Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

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