Immergetevi nel mondo umoristico e spesso caotico di una famiglia che vive a un'estremità della strada. Questa serie segue le loro avventure quotidiane, piene di colpi di scena inaspettati e situazioni comiche. Osservate come questa famiglia ordinaria, eppure straordinaria, affronta le sfide della vita con amore e risate. È uno sguardo sui legami familiari in tutta la loro disordinata gloria. Le storie offrono uno spaccato commovente e divertente della vita domestica.
The story of everyday life in the big, happy Ruggles family who live in the small town of Otwell. Father is a dustman and Mother a washerwoman. Then there's all the children - practical Lily Rose, clever Kate, mischievous twins James and John, followed by Jo, who loves films, little Peg and finally baby William. A truly classic book awarded the Carnegie Medal as the best children's book of 1937.
More classic fun and adventure with the Ruggles family from One End Street! Three of the Ruggles children have measles - but it turns out to be a blessing in disguise as they are sent to Dew Drop Inn, a wonderful house in the country, while they recover. There are adventures galore - like the time Lily Rose is a bridesmaid, or when Mr Ruggles gets sent the wrong pig, and the day Baby Ruggles sees a cat at the kitchen window and it turns out to be an escaped tiger! The Family from One End Street, Further Adventures of the Family from One End Street and Holiday at the Dew Drop Inn are all available in A Puffin Book series of favourite modern classics for children.
Eve Garnett, an artist and social observer, captured the struggles of working-class families in her notable works, beginning with her 1937 publication. Her experiences in the East End slums inspired her to highlight poverty through storytelling. The Family from One End Street and its sequels, including The Further Adventures of the Family from One End Street and Holiday at Dew Drop Inn, reflect her commitment to social issues. Garnett's legacy continues to resonate, showcasing the realities of family life in challenging circumstances.