About M. E. Atkinson
Lived 1899 – 1974 (aged 75). M. E. Atkinson was a British writer and novelist.
Mary Evelyn Frankau, née Atkinson (20 June 1899 in London – 20 July 1974), writing as M. E. Atkinson, was a prolific English children's writer.
She was best known for her series on the Lockett family Series – children's adventure stories typical of the 1940s and 1950s, and written from a middle class viewpoint. Her Fricka series was mostly about ponies, and was generally viewed as only middling quality for the genre. Although never in the first rank of children's writers, she was especially good at creating un-stereotyped and interesting characters. Her earlier works were better received critically than her later works.
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Who was M. E. Atkinson?
prolific English children’s writer.
When was M. E. Atkinson born?
M. E. Atkinson was born on 20 June 1899 in London.
When did M. E. Atkinson die?
M. E. Atkinson died on 3 December 1974.
What was M. E. Atkinson's occupation?
M. E. Atkinson was a writer and novelist.
What nationality was M. E. Atkinson?
M. E. Atkinson was British.
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