{"title":"Pamela Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003ePamela Brown’s stories invite young readers into worlds where imagination and adventure unfold with charm and warmth. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Swish of the Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e, capture the excitement of childhood creativity and the thrill of theatrical dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with memorable characters and thoughtful storytelling, Pamela Brown’s works offer a timeless appeal that nurtures a love of reading and the arts in children. Her writing is both engaging and inspiring, perfect for those who cherish classic children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-swish-of-the-curtain-book-1-by-pamela-brown-9781782691853","title":"The Swish of the Curtain: Book 1","description":"In the town of Fenchester, seven resourceful children are yearning to be famous. One day, they come across a disused chapel, and an idea is formed. With a lick of paint and the addition of a beautiful curtain (which, however much they try, won't 'swish' as stage curtains ought), the chapel becomes a theatre - and The Blue Door Theatre Company is formed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe children go from strength to strength, writing, directing and acting in their own plays. But their schooldays are numbered, and their parents want them to pack it in and train for sensible jobs. It seems that The Blue Door Theatre Company will have to go the way of all childhood dreams. But with a bit of luck, and the help of some influential friends, perhaps this is not the end, but only the beginning of their adventures in show business...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in 1941 when the author was just 14, The Swish of the Curtain is a classic of children's literature, and has inspired generations of children to go on stage.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996517978348,"sku":"9781782691853","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/649bf35fbf59dd204402ab7bcec36561.jpg?v=1763151919"},{"product_id":"the-swish-of-the-curtain-book-1-by-pamela-brown-9781782695356","title":"The Swish of the Curtain: Book 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I wanted to act before I read this book, and afterwards there was no stopping me' Maggie Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An enchanting book. A must for any child who wants to become an actor' Eileen Atkins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the quiet town of Fenchester, seven children dream of the stage. There is Lyn the actress, Vicky the dancer, Jeremy the musician, Nigel the artist, Sandra the designer, Bulldog the comic and of course Maddy - who is too young to know her role just yet, but busts with enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they discover an abandoned chapel, a glorious plan is hatched. Together they will transform the dingy space into a theatre of their very own - writing, directing and performing plays to amaze the whole town. But with parents insisting on sensible futures and the end of their schooldays looming, can the show go on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the new Pushkin Children's Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePamela Brown (1924-1989) was a British writer, actor and television producer. She was just fourteen when she started writing her first book, and the town of Fenchester in the book is inspired by her home town of Colchester. During the Second World War, she went to live in Wales, so \u003cem\u003eThe Swish of the Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e was not published until 1941, when she was sixteen. She used the earnings from the books to train at RADA, and became an actor and a producer of children's television programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022124560620,"sku":"9781782695356","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782695356-the-swish-of-the-curtain-book-1.jpg?v=1785288684"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/pamela-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}