All Mary

Mary Plain #2

by Gwynedd Rae, Irene Williamson (Illustrator)

Join Mary as she tries all sorts of new things, including eclairs, cream buns, going on buses, airplanes, boats, taxis and even winning first prize at a show, all in the company of her long suffering-friend, the Owl Man. Gwynedd Rae's enchanting Mary Plain stories have an enduring, timeless appeal and Clara Vulliamy's illustrations will introduce Mary Plain and friends to a whole new generation of readers.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

140 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1931

About the author

Welsh author Gwynedd Rae (1892-1977) was the creator of the much-loved Mary Plain series. The first book in the series, Mostly Mary,was published in 1930 and the last, Mary Plain’s Whodunnit, was published in 1965. The series includes 14 books about Mary’s adventures. They became hugely popular when they were read on BBC Radio Children's Hour during the 1930s.

Reviews

[Kerri]

Another adorable Mary Plain book. These are absolutely charming, a real joy to read. 💖

[Mazzy Adams]

My all-time favourite book from my childhood. My original was 'misplaced' sometime after I left home (it was also greatly loved by my niece and nephews) so I decided to search for a replacement copy, and happily paid $42 for a second hand paperback.

[Lissa Oliver]

I used to adore these stories of the naughty heroine! Borrowed her countless times from the library and re-read them all.

[Steve Marshall]

I loved the Mary Plain books as a child, particularly because of Richard Wattis reading them on Jackanory. I actually believed he was the Owl Man. I didn’t realise they pre-date Paddington by 30 years. They seem so archaic and slightly creepy today.