Half-Past Bedtime

by H H Bashford

Overview

"Half-Past Bedtime" by H. H. Bashford is a captivating children's novel that seamlessly blends adventure, fantasy, and whimsical charm. Set in the enchanting world of bedtime stories, Bashford invites young readers on a magical journey filled with imagination and dreams. As children embark on this fantastical adventure, they encounter a cast of charming characters and embark on thrilling escapades that ignite their imagination and touch their hearts. Through the lens of fantasy and enchantment, 'Half-Past Bedtime' explores themes of friendship and coming-of-age, offering young readers valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of imagination. Bashford's storytelling is both captivating and heartwarming, transporting readers to a world where anything is possible and dreams can come true. With its delightful blend of adventure and whimsy, 'Half-Past Bedtime' is sure to captivate the hearts of children and inspire them to embrace their own imagination. This charming novel stands as a testament to Bashford's talent as a children's author and his ability to create magical worlds that spark joy and wonder in the hearts of young readers."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789362201720
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	03/01/2024
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Sir Henry Howarth Bashford FRCP was a famous English physician who served as King George VI's Honorary Physician. He was also a novelist, primarily of satirical books. Bashford was born on January 13, 1880, in Kensington, London, as the son of Frederick Bashford and Henrietta Eleanor, daughter of the Rev. Henry Howarth, Rector of St George's, Hanover Square and Chaplain in Ordinary to Queen Victoria. On his paternal side, his grandpa, Lt. J. Bashford (later Captain), Royal Navy, was named in the official list of the wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, which he fought on board HMS Royal Sovereign. Bashford studied at Bedford Modern School, the University of London, and the London Hospital. Bashford was the Post Office's Chief Medical Officer from 1933 to 1943, and then the Treasury Medical Adviser from 1943 to 1945. He served as King George VI's Honorary Physician from 1941 to 1944 and was the late Honorary President of the Post Office Ambulance Centre and the St. John Ambulance Association. On June 9, 1938, he was appointed knight-bachelor of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, as proclaimed in the King's birthday honors.