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The Enchanted Places

A Childhood Memoir

Christopher Milne author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:14th Jul '16

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Christopher Robin's story in his own words.

Now the subject of major Disney film starring Ewan McGregor, this is Christopher Robin in his own words.

Millions of readers throughout the world have grown up with the stories and verses of A. A. Milne; have envied Christopher Robin in his enchanted world; laughed at Pooh - a bear of very little brain - and worried about Piglet and his problems. But what was it like to be the small boy with the long hair, smock and wellington boots?

At the age of fifty-four Christopher Milne recalled his early childhood, remembering 'the enchanted places' where he used to play in Sussex. The Hundred Acre Wood, Galleon's Lap and Poohsticks Bridge existed not only in the stories and poems but were part of the real world surrounding the Milne home at Cotchford Farm.

With deftness and artistry Milne draws a memorable portrait of his father, and an evocative reconstruction of a happy childhood in London and Sussex. The Enchanted Places is a story told with humour and modesty.

An autobiography of extraordinary tact as well as candour * The Times *
Mr Milne has set out to recreate a world . . . he has been totally successful * Times Literary Supplement *

ISBN: 9781509821891

Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 11mm

Weight: 118g

160 pages