Dorothy Edwards is most famous for creating the My Naughty Little Sister character," "which she dreamt up to keep her daughter quiet while on a family holiday in 1950. She went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Shirley Hughes has written and illustrated more than 200 books. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Eleanor Farjeon Award.
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Dorothy Edwards, an only child, was born on the 18th August 1902 at Ogmore Vale in Glamorgan. Her father was a headmaster and an early activist in the Independent Labour Party. At age 9 Dorothy, dressed in red, welcomed Keir Hardy on to the stage at T... SEE MORE