Edith Nesbit, considered "the first modern writer for children", creator of 'The Story of the Treasure Seekers', 'The Railway Children' and 'The Story of the Amulet'.
The testimony of friends, relatives and admirers contributes to a portrait of the author of 'Swallows and Amazons', exploring Ransome's complex personality and the troubled relationships with his family.
This documentary looks at the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, examining how his childhood influenced his works, and how he felt about his success following publication of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
Although his first marriage ended in tragedy and he never had children himself, Dr. Seuss lived to see books such as 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'The Cat in a Hat' become international children's classics.