Young Walter Scott
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Young Walter Scott is a fictionalized biography of the early life of Walter Scott
by Elizabeth Janet Gray, set in Edinburgh
in the late eighteenth century. Illustrated by Kate Seredy
, it was first published in 1935 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1936.
An early criticism noted that "Young or old, Walter Scott would have had some difficulty in recognizing himself or his environment in this softly tinted artificial light".
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....
by Elizabeth Janet Gray, set in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
in the late eighteenth century. Illustrated by Kate Seredy
Kate Seredy
Kate Seredy was a Hungarian-born writer and illustrator of children's books, written in the English language.-Life:...
, it was first published in 1935 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1936.
An early criticism noted that "Young or old, Walter Scott would have had some difficulty in recognizing himself or his environment in this softly tinted artificial light".