title: Over the Hills and Far Away: The Life of Beatrix Potter
author:  Matthew Dennison 
description: [Potter is] arguably the most popular English childrens book author of all time, and the subject of Matthew Dennisons excellent short biography. The book is concise, brisk, and consistently interesting, offering just enough detail for most readers.<br /> - <strong><em>Michael Dirda, Barnes &amp; Noble Review</em></strong><br /><br />Dennison is the latest to turn the story of Beatrix Potter herself into a book. Indeed, Ms. Potters extraordinary life makes for an absorbing tale. Dennison ably tells about Potters cloistered childhood; about her determination to get published, and about her marriage to an attorney. Readers feel her passion for Englands beautiful Lake District, which became her home. There is much to like about Dennisons version of Potters life. Dennison skillfully weaves Beatrixs stories into every part of her narrative.<br /> - <strong><em>Christian Science Monitor</em></strong><br /><br />In a concise but revealing biography, Dennison brings [Potters] years to life with empathy and understanding. With perception of thought, elegance of prose and love of subject, Dennison studies the woman and her work, and in so doing gives devotees of both ample reason to delight in herand hiswork.<br /> - <strong><em>Richmond Times-Dispatch</em></strong><br /><br />Lively and succinct. Anyone with even a passing acquaintance with Peter Rabbit and his friends should be intrigued to view them as the means by which Potter found her way out into the wider world.<br /> - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong><br /><br />Potter described her stories as giving 'pleasure without ugliness.' The same can be said of this respectful biography.<br /> - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br /><br />Dennison makes strong connections between Potters life and themes in classic [Potter] titles. As an introduction to the life of Beatrix Potter, Dennisons telling is more than adequate.<br /> - <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br /><br />In exploring the life of Beatrix Potter, Dennison combines literary criticism with biography. Dennison writes a concise summary of Potters inspirations and legacy.<br /> - <strong><em>Library Journal</em></strong>
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  # A Word From Mark
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Thank you for reading PHOENIX. All proceeds will be given to Emma Johns so
  that she can continue her fight against cancer.
  
  
  
  
  
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  If you enjoyed the story, and you’d like to follow the rest of Beatrix Rose’s
  adventures, I would recommend GHOSTS.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Beatrix and Milton meet again in an adventure that takes them from a botched
  assassination in London to the freezing steppes of Russia, and sees the
  unravelling of a mystery that will have a profound effect on Beatrix’s life.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  # About the Author
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Mark Dawson is the author of the breakout John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Soho
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