Barbara Euphan Todd
English children's writer 1890–1976 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was an English writer widely remembered for her ten books for children about a scarecrow called Worzel Gummidge. These were adapted for radio and television. The title story was chosen as the first in the publisher's new series, Puffin Books.
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Barbara Euphan Todd | |
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Born | (1890-01-09)9 January 1890 |
Died | 2 February 1976(1976-02-02) (aged 86) Donnington, Berkshire, England |
Occupation | Writer |
Known for | Creator of Worzel Gummidge |
Spouse |
John Graham Bower
(m. 1932; died 1940) |
Children | Ursula Betts (stepdaughter) |
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