Quote by Nina Bawden

I like writing for children. It seems to me that most people underestimate their understanding and the strength of their feelings and in my books for them I try to put this right.

I like writing for children. It seems to me that most people

Summary

This quote highlights the author's preference for writing children's books. The author believes that children are often underestimated in terms of their comprehension and emotional depth. By writing books for children, the author intends to challenge this perception and give them the recognition they deserve.

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By Nina Bawden

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