E. Nesbit was an English writer, poet and activist. The author of sixty books, she is known primarily for her children's stories, including The Railway Children, Five Children and It and the Bastable series, as well as her short stories. She has been called the creator of contemporary children's fantasy and influenced many later writers.
Judith John (glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith’s major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.
