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The Family from One End Street

The story of everyday life in the big, happy Ruggles family who live in the small town of Otwell. Father is a dustman and Mother a washerwoman. Then there's all the children - practical Lily Rose, clever Kate, mischievous twins James and John, followed by Jo, who loves films, little Peg and finally baby William.

A truly classic book awarded the Carnegie Medal as the best children's book of 1937.

About the series

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

About Eve Garnett

Details
  • Series: A Puffin Book
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • ISBN: 9780141355504
  • Length: 336 pages
  • Dimensions: 198mm x 21mm x 129mm
  • Weight: 236g
  • Price: £7.99
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